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