Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes, Western Gulf Coastal Plain
Northern Humid Gulf Coastal Prairies
Flatwoods, Southern Tertiary Uplands
Plant Characteristics
Growth Form
Shrub
Height
6
to
10
ft.
Spread
12
to
12
ft.
Leaf Retention
Deciduous
Lifespan
Perennial
Habitat and Care Requirements
Soil Type(s)
Sand, Loam, Acid, Poor Drainage, Moist, Dry
Light Requirement
Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Water Requirement
Low, Medium
Native Habitat
Woodland, Wetland or Riparian
Bloom and Attraction
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
Seasonal Interest
Fruit, Fall Color, Nectar, Pollen, Larval Host
Wildlife Benefit
Butterflies, Birds, Small Mammals, Bees
Maintenance
Prefers stream banks and moist woods. Provides beautiful red fall color. If necessary, prune for shape. Propagation: Seed, Suckers at the base can be transplanted.
Comments
Blooms May-July. White, flat-topped flower clusters are followed by dark blue berries. Leaves are toothed and grooved. Stems are arching and downy. Attracts: birds and butterflies. Larval host Spring Azure.
References
1) Griffith, Bryce, Omernick & Rodgers (2007). Ecoregions of Texas., 2) Wasowski and Wasowski, Native Texas Plants Landscaping Region by Region, 1991, pg. 306. 3) https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=VIDE. 4) https://portal.torcherbaria.org/portal/taxa/index.php?taxon=Viburnum+dentatum&formsubmit=Search+Terms. 5) http://bonap.net/TDC/Image/Map?taxonType=Species&taxonId=139&locationType=County&mapType=Normal. 6) https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=35251#null
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