Viburnum x nudum - Possumhaw Viburnum
Also know as Southern Witherod or smooth Witherod. This Eastern Native is one of the last viburnums to bloom. Foliage emerges greenish bronze turning to glossy green. Fall leaves can be gold to dull crimson. This viburnum is tolerant of wet soils.
Summer flowers are held in flat-topped cymes above the foliage. As the plants mature they arch over with a vase type shape.
The fruit set is the most interesting feature of this Native especially when all three colors are present in the same berry grouping of porcelain like fruit in white, pink and purple.
Plants will have a heavier berry set when planted in groups.
Similar plants Viburnum Cassinoides ( Witherod Viburnum) this native is very similar to the Possumhaw Viburnum. Winterthur which is a readily available named cultivar and very similar to nudum. Winterthur has bright crimson fall foliage and is a real show stopper.
Plant Height - 6-10'
Plant Width - 6' wide
Hardiness Zone- 5
Light requirements - Full sun to shade
Soil - Moist acidic can tolerate wet feet
Growth rate - Moderate to fast
Flowers - Creamy white in mid June fragrant flowers
Fruit- White to pink to blue
