Viburnum hupehense

Viburnum hupehense

Native to:
China

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Viburnaceae
Genus:
Viburnum
Species:
Viburnum hupehense
USDA Symbol:
VIHU2

Growth Characteristics

Height:
200 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may
Bloom Colors:
white
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Fall Color:
red, purple

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Prefers organically rich soils in native habitats.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 150–270 days
Germination Time:
30–365 days
Notes:
Viburnum seeds often exhibit double dormancy requiring warm then cold stratification; germination can be erratic over 1-2 years.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI