Viburnum lantana L. var. sphaerocarpum A. Gray ex Fernald

Scientific Name: Viburnum lantana L. var. sphaerocarpum A. Gray ex Fernald


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Dipsacales / Caprifoliaceae / Viburnum L./ Viburnum lantana L. var. sphaerocarpum A. Gray ex Fernald

<i>Viburnum lantana</i> L. var. sphaerocarpum A. Gray ex Fernald
General Information
Usda SymbolVILAS
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsVILAS

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Viburnum lantana L. var. sphaerocarpum A. Gray ex Fernald.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceNone
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum130
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum5.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim680
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum32
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)9.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee9
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed per Pound8700
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by SeedYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductYes

<i>Viburnum lantana</i> L. var. sphaerocarpum A. Gray ex Fernald

<i>Viburnum lantana</i> L. var. sphaerocarpum A. Gray ex Fernald

<i>Viburnum lantana</i> L. var. sphaerocarpum A. Gray ex Fernald

<i>Viburnum lantana</i> L. var. sphaerocarpum A. Gray ex Fernald

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