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Viburnum nudum var. cassinoides

withe-rod, possum haw (Viburnum cassinoides)

Showy fruits set this species apart from other viburnums. Fruits mature from green to red very quickly, then slowly from red to blue at an inconsistent rate. Red and blue berries mingle together in clusters, providing visual appeal as well as wildlife value.

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Height: 6-12 ft
Spread: 4-8 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Wet
Ecoregion
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
Ornamental Interest
Fall Foliage
Fall/Winter Fruit
Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Host Plant
Attracts Songbirds
Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
Urban Environment
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Naturalize
Hedge/screening
Massing
Specimen
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Red Fruit
Blue Fruit
Red to Purple Fall Foliage


North American Distribution


withe-rod - Viburnum nudum var. cassinoides from Native Plant Trust
withe-rod - Viburnum nudum var. cassinoides from Native Plant Trust
withe-rod - Viburnum nudum var. cassinoides from Native Plant Trust
withe-rod - Viburnum nudum var. cassinoides from Native Plant Trust