Viburnum prunifolium Stagberry (Caprifoliaceae) Deciduous tree

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Viburnum prunifolium
Stagberry
Deciduous tree
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The Viburnum prunifolium plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Connecticutt to Florida, west to Texas and Kansas. It is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Stagberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. pyrifolium.

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Latin Name:  Viburnum prunifolium
Common Name:  Stagberry
Family:  Caprifoliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  7.5   Mature Width:  5

Habitat:  Thickets, woodland borders, shores etc[43], and on dry rocky hillsides[3, 82].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, succeeding in most soils[1]. Unlike other members of the genus, this species grows well on poor soils and in dry situations[200]. Prefers a deep rich loamy soil in sun or semi-shade[11, 200]. Best if given shade from the early morning sun in spring[200]. A very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -40°c[200]. Plants are self-incompatible and need to grow close to a genetically distinct plant in the same species in order to produce fruit and fertile seed[11, 200].

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