Viburnum cassinoides
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Viburnum cassinoides

Witherod · Wild raisin · Swamp haw · Northern Wild Raisin · Sweet viburnum

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
5–6
Hardiness
Zone 7–9
Click count
12
Observations
8

Description

Source: leafsnap

Viburnum cassinoides is a species of shrub in the viburnum family, Viburnaceae. It is native to eastern North America.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Walter's viburnum is native to open habitats like sunny meadows and forest edges where light is abundant. It does best in full sun but will also tolerate partial sun, adapting well to different light levels.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Walter's viburnum is fairly adaptable to temperature, able to endure higher heat and wider temperature fluctuations. In hot conditions, you should pay attention to irrigation and provide suitable shade to prevent sunburn. Conversely, Walter's viburnum tolerates low temperatures poorly. It can handle some cold, but very low temperatures can cause frost damage.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 5-6
Soil pH: 5-6
🌱 Fertilizer

Timing is essential for fertilizing Walter's viburnum. Apply fertilizer in early spring and continue monthly until early summer. The fertilizer promotes attractive blooms and supplies energy during both dormant and active growth phases.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Viburnum
Family
Viburnaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-9
Mature Height
1.83 m to 8.23 m
Mature Spread
1.83 m to 3.05 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Forest Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
Bloom Time
Early spring, Mid spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall

Tags (8)

Common Names (7)

en Witherod
en Wild raisin
en Swamp haw
en Northern Wild Raisin
en Sweet viburnum
en Teaberry
en Appalacchian tea