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Species: Viburnum nudum

Viburnum nudum

Naked Viburnum, Smooth Witherod, or Possumhaw

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Woody Shrubs for Storm Water Retention

Cultivars

V. cassinoides is a more northern species; V. nudum is sometimes recognized as a sub-species of V. cassinoides.

'Brandywine', 'Count Pulaski', 'Deep Pink', 'Narrow Leaved', 'Pink Beauty', 'Winterthur'

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub 4 to 8 feet

8' - 10' (spread 8' - 10')

Deciduous

rounded, upright

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

5b

Requires acid (pH 5.0 to 7.0)

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

Native to eastern US

Native Range Map

Native Range Map Image

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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