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Viburnumrufidulum

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Family
Adoxaceae (a-dox-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Viburnum (vy-BUR-num)
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Species
rufidulum (roo-FEE-duh-lum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Textured
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Morrilton, Arkansas

Pensacola, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Benton, Kentucky

Clermont, Kentucky

Frankfort, Kentucky

Georgetown, Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

Louisville, Kentucky

Nicholasville, Kentucky

Versailles, Kentucky

Jennings, Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

Madison, Mississippi

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Rock Hill, South Carolina

Dickson, Tennessee

Arlington, Texas

Austin, Texas(2 reports)

Belton, Texas

Dallas, Texas

De Leon, Texas

Flint, Texas

Mc Kinney, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

Troup, Texas

Weatherford, Texas

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | positive

Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum rufidulum is native to Texas and other States.

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melody
Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | positive

A large Southern shrub or small tree.Height 6' to 18' and leaves about 4" long.The small blackish fruits appear in Sept-Oct and are eaten...Read More

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