Hobblebush
Viburnum lantanoides
Also listed as Viburnum grandifolium
Also known as Moosewood, Witch-hobble, Hobble
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A native deciduous shrub with distinctive horizontal branching and white flower clusters in late spring, followed by red berries that ripen to blue-black. Named for its arching branches that hobble along the ground.
Why grow it
Hobblebush offers multi-season interest with reliable spring blooms and fruit development that attracts wildlife across seasons. Among native viburnums, it performs well in moist, shaded understory conditions where many ornamental shrubs struggle, making it useful for woodland restoration and rain gardens. The horizontal branching habit provides textural variety distinct from upright viburnum cultivars.
Watch out for
This species prefers consistent moisture and may show stress in dry summers without supplemental watering. In warmer regions at the southern edge of its native range, it appreciates afternoon shade to prevent leaf scorch. Dense branching can harbor pests like viburnum beetles, requiring monitoring in gardens where other susceptible viburnums are present.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Viburnaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A native deciduous shrub with distinctive horizontal branching and white flower clusters in late spring, followed by red berries that ripen to blue-black. Named for its arching branches that hobble along the ground.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Hobblebush grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Hobblebush offers multi-season interest with reliable spring blooms and fruit development that attracts wildlife across seasons. Among native viburnums, it performs well in moist, shaded understory conditions where many ornamental shrubs struggle, making it useful for woodland restoration and rain gardens. The horizontal branching habit provides textural variety distinct from upright viburnum cultivars.
Watch out for
This species prefers consistent moisture and may show stress in dry summers without supplemental watering. In warmer regions at the southern edge of its native range, it appreciates afternoon shade to prevent leaf scorch. Dense branching can harbor pests like viburnum beetles, requiring monitoring in gardens where other susceptible viburnums are present.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Viburnaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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