Viburnum trilobum

Viburnum trilobum

Native to:
Canada | AB, BC, MB, NB, NS, ON, PE, QC, SK | Labrador | Prince Edward I.

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Viburnaceae
Genus:
Viburnum
Species:
Viburnum trilobum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
400 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
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, 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 60-90 days to break dormancy; germination may be slow and erratic.

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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C for 3 months, then place @ 4C for 3 months.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society