Viburnum cassinoides Withe rod (Caprifoliaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Viburnum cassinoides
Withe rod
Deciduous shrub
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The Viburnum cassinoides plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Newfoundland to Manitoba, Minnesota, New Jersey, Georgia and Alabama. It is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Withe rod. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. nudum cassinoides. (L.)Torr.&Gray.

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Latin Name:  Viburnum cassinoides
Common Name:  Withe rod
Family:  Caprifoliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Thickets, clearings, swamps and borders of woods[43].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils but is ill-adapted for poor soils and for dry situations[1]. It dislikes chalk, growing best on lime-free soils[3, 182]. Prefers a deep rich loamy soil in sun or semi-shade[11, 200]. Best if given shade from the early morning sun in the spring[200]. This species is closely allied to V. nudum[11]. Plants are self-incompatible and need to grow close to a genetically distinct plant in the same species in order to produce fertile seed[11, 200]. There is at least one named variety, selected for its ornamental value[200]. 'Nanum' has a dwarf habit and the leaves have a rich autumn colouring[200].

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