{"product_id":"viburnum-nudum-possumhaw","title":"Viburnum nudum (Possumhaw Viburnum)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA genuinely underutilized, confirmed drought-tolerant viburnum despite its wetland origins, possumhaw is a documented larval host for both the Spring Azure butterfly and Hummingbird Clearwing moth - arguably the easiest native viburnum to cultivate, adapting to nearly any soil and light condition once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eViburnum nudum, commonly called possumhaw or smooth witherod, is a dense, deciduous shrub native to savannas, low wet woods, and bogs along the eastern seaboard, typically growing 8 to 15 feet tall. Aromatic, flat-topped clusters of white flowers bloom in late spring, followed by berries that ripen unevenly through shades of pink, blue, and purplish-black on the same cluster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWetland, bog, and pond-margin restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarval host habitat for the Spring Azure butterfly and Hummingbird Clearwing moth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain garden and water garden plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable landscape plantings - tolerates a wide range of soil and light conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions \/ Specification Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Full Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\/Moisture Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist to occasionally wet, acidic soils; highly adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e High - within its natural range, once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlood Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e High - Explicitly documented as flood tolerant; native habitat includes savannas, low wet woods, bogs, and floodplains, with a strong preference for wet, mucky, acidic soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-15 ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red-Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e White; May-June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWetland Indicator Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e NI (No Indicator) - see flags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northeast\/Mid-Atlantic (full list)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist-Wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate (12-24 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some (Rutgers rates the genus \"seldom severely damaged\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-stemmed\/Thicket-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larval host, supports butterflies, supports moths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eConfirmed tolerant of flooding, cold, insects, and disease. Does not require pruning to maintain a nice, rounded, symmetrical shape; berry production is best with more than one shrub for cross-pollination.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pinelands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"32 Cell Tubeling","offer_id":48941156859975,"sku":"VIB-NUD 32TBL","price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"72 Cell Tubeling","offer_id":48941156892743,"sku":"VIB-NUD 72TBL","price":158.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":48941156925511,"sku":"VIB-NUD #1","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#5 Container","offer_id":48941156958279,"sku":"VIB-NUD #5","price":65.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1649\/7991\/files\/Viburnumnudum1.jpg?v=1790699678","url":"https:\/\/www.pinelandsnursery.com\/products\/viburnum-nudum-possumhaw","provider":"Pinelands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}