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Hobblebush (Viburnum lantanoides)

Viburnum lantanoides, or Hobblebush, is a deciduous shrub with large white flower clusters in spring and red-to-black fruit. It prefers shade.

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Sunlight

Prefers partial to full shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil rich in organic matter.

Temperature

Prefers cool to moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers partial to full shade.

Avoid intense afternoon sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Especially during dry spells and establishment.

Soil

Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil rich in organic matter.

Temperature

Prefers cool to moderate temperatures.

Thrives in USDA zones 3-7.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring.

Balanced, slow-release fertilizer or compost.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1.5-3 m

Spread

1.5-3 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple, opposite, toothed

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Viburnum grandifolium (Aiton) Sm.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderDipsacales
  • familyViburnaceae
  • genusViburnum
  • speciesViburnum lantanoides
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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