Viburnum obovatum

waltersviburnumfull
(Photo by Jessica Gomez)

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Taxonomy (1)

Classification: Angiosperm, dicot
Family: Adoxaceae
Common name: Walter's Viburnum

General Information (1)

Region of Origin: Southeastern United States
USDA Plants Hardiness Zones: 6-9
Growth Habit: Shrub to small tree

  • Size: 6-15 feet
  • Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
  • Flowering: Spring
  • Fruiting: Late summer

Diagnostic Characteristics

Leaves (1)

  • Arrangement: Opposite
  • Simple/Compound: Simple
  • Shape: Obovate
  • Other: 1-2 inches

waltersviburnumleaf
(Photo by Jessica Gomez)

Stem/Bark (1)

  • Color: Grey/silver
  • Other: Younger twigs have reddish fuzz

waltersviburnumstem
(Photo by Jessica Gomez)

Flower (1)

  • Color: Creamy white
  • Size: 2-3 inches
  • Inflorescence type: Cymes
  • Other: Fragrant

waltersviburnumflower
(Photo by Jessica Gomez)

Fruit (1)

  • Size: 1/4 inch
  • Color: Red to black

Horticultural Information (1)

  • Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • pH: Acidic
  • Maintenance: Easy to care for
  • Landscape Uses: Hedge or topiary

References

1) Christman, S. (2006). Floridata. Viburnum obovatum. http://www.floridata.com/ref/V/vibu_obo.cfm

Prepared by Jessica Gomez as a course requirement for BIOL 3630/5630, Spring 2013
Edited by Jessica Bartek