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Possumhaw viburnum

Viburnum nudum

Possumhaw viburnum (Viburnum nudum) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Mature size 8'–20'. Blooms May–Jul.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: shrub
Native range: Native to 30 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL…
USDA hardiness: Zones 3a–11b
Mature size: 8'–20'
Sun: Part shade
Water: —
Bloom: May–Jul
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Possumhaw viburnum (Viburnum nudum) — *Viburnum nudum* — Possumhaw viburnum. Photo by Photo by David J. Stang via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, possumhaw viburnum pairs naturally with: American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), False Indigo Bush (Amorpha fruticosa), New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus).