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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 150 days, cold stratify for 75 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia

Native

Introduced

Viburnum lantanoidesViburnum lantanoides

Hobblebush, Moosewood, Witch-Hobble

In Stock: 1.789 lb (Total:1.789lb)

Viburnum lantanoides

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1.79 lb NY

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

10,890

Quantity:

1.79 lb

Collected in:

New York
Saranac Lake

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1836381

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 150 days, cold stratify for 75 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native

Introduced

Discover the enchanting Viburnum lantanoides, commonly known as Hobblebush, Moosewood, or Witch-Hobble. This native deciduous shrub, thriving from zones 3 to 6, showcases an open, sometimes straggly form that graces the moist, rich woodlands of the Adirondack Mountains and beyond. Renowned for its pendulous branches that root upon ground contact, Hobblebush earns its evocative name by creating natural obstacles along forest trails. Belonging to the Adoxaceae family, this versatile shrub flourishes in both well-drained and imperfectly drained soils, exhibiting remarkable shade tolerance. Its large, heart-shaped leaves transition to a stunning bronze-red hue in autumn, providing a striking contrast in forested landscapes. In spring, Hobblebush delights with fragrant white flower clusters, followed by red berries that mature to a deep purple by late summer. Magical culinary uses include fruit that tantalizes the palate with flavors reminiscent of raisins or dates. Ecologically vital, it offers nourishment for deer and supports birds such as Cedar Waxwings. Whether enhancing naturalized settings or hosting Spring Azure butterflies, Hobblebush stands as an emblem of woodland charm and ecological significance.