Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Viburnaceae

Genus:

Viburnum

Species:

Viburnum australe

USDA Symbol:

VIAU

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

400 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Fall Color:

red, purple

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers organic matter-rich environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 150–270 days

Germination Time:

30–365 days

Notes:

Double dormancy requires warm stratification followed by cold stratification. Germination can be erratic and may take up to two years.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI