Viburnum edule Mooseberry (Caprifoliaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Viburnum edule
Mooseberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Viburnum edule plant species is found in E. Asia. Eastern N. America. It is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mooseberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. opulus edule. V. opulus pauciflorum. V. pauciflorum.

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Latin Name:  Viburnum edule
Common Name:  Mooseberry
Family:  Caprifoliaceae
Author:  (Michx.)Raf.

Known Hazards:  Although no records of toxicity have been seen for this species, it is closely related to V. opulus, the raw fruit of which can cause nausea in some people if it is eaten in large quantities, although the cooked fruit is perfectly alright[65, 76].

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Woods, thickets and cool mountain slopes[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 prefers a deep rich loamy soil in sun or semi-shade[11, 200]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a slightly acidic soil[172]. Best if given shade from the early morning sun in spring[200]. Plants are possibly self-incompatible[11] and may need to grow close to a genetically distinct plant in the same species in order to produce fruit and fertile seed[11, 200]. Closely allied to V. opulus, but this species has no sterile flowers in the inflorescence and is a superior fruiting form[11].

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