Viburnum cassinoides
Viburnum cassinoides
- Native to:
- Canada | NB, NS, ON, PE, QC | Prince Edward I.
Wikimedia: Rob Routledge (www.forestryimages.org) , Sault College, Bugwood.org
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Viburnaceae
- Genus:
- Viburnum
- Species:
- Viburnum cassinoides
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Moths:Marmara viburnella
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies, small mammals
- Fall Color:
- red, purple
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months; germination can be slow and erratic.
Source: DeepSeek deepseek-chat
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Repeated cycles of 20C then 4C, 3 months each. Very prolonged. Pulpy coat -- soak & rinse daily 7 days to remove.