Phonetic Spelling:vih-BUR-num al-nih-FOH-lee-um
Genus:Viburnum
Species:lantanoides
Family:Viburnaceae
Hobblebush is a native viburnum shrub that thrives in regions as far south as zone 6, characterized by its open and occasionally sprawling growth habit. The drooping branches that make contact with the ground can take root, creating a tripping hazard for passersby, which is how it earned its common name. This plant is typically found in the mountainous areas of North Carolina.
Preferring environments that are moist and rich, hobblebush flourishes in wooded areas, along stream banks, and in swamps, as well as in moist, gravelly, or sandy acidic loams. In its natural habitat, it tends to form dense thickets. This shrub is ideally suited for use in naturalized landscapes.
Viburnum lantanoides Feature Summary
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