Possumhaw
Viburnum nudum
Photo by David J. Stang
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Viburnaceae
- Genus:
- Viburnum
- Species:
- Viburnum nudum
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 20-40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- White
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Agriopodes fallax, Alcoholic Plagodis (Plagodis alcoolaria), Azalea sphinx (Darapsa choerilus), Brown angle shades (Phlogophora periculosa), Brown-tail moth (Euproctis chrysorrhoea), Calledapteryx dryopterata, Cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia), Chestnut schizura (Schizura badia), Crocus Geometer (Xanthotype sospeta), Eupithecia ravocostaliata, Eurois astricta, Gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar), Harrisimemna trisignata, Hummingbird Clearwing (Hemaris thysbe), Lacinipolia lorea, large looper moth (Autographa ampla), Metaxaglaea inulta, Olethreutes zelleriana, olive-and-black carpet (Acasis viridata), Polia purpurissata, rose hooktip moth (Oreta rosea), satyr pug (Eupithecia satyrata), Smeared Dagger Moth (Acronicta oblinita), twisted spiny looper (Orthofidonia tinctaria), Winter moth (Operophtera brumata), yellow-veined geometer moth (Orthofidonia flavivenata), Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers wetland areas, often found near streams and swamps
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: The protocol does not provide specific information on propagation source, pre-treatment, establishment protocol, temperature, germination rate, or germination time for Alopecurus alpinus.
Source: npn.rngr.net