Quick answer: Hobblebush (Viburnum lantanoides) is native to 17 states. What's commonly sold under this name is often a bred variety or the wrong species — see the lookalike alert below. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium |
| Soil | Moist, gravelly or sandy, acidic |
| Bloom | May-Jun |
| Height | 6-12 ft |
| Wildlife value | Gamebirds/songbirds/mammals eat fruit, browsers eat twigs/leaves, larval host for Spring Azure |
Lookalike alert
⚠ No fix found 16 Sep 2026 — no genuine Amazon.com listing found; searches return only Viburnum opulus ("Snowball" cultivars) — different species.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Hobblebush
Where is Hobblebush native?
Hobblebush (Viburnum lantanoides) is native to 17 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Hobblebush bloom?
Hobblebush blooms May-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Hobblebush need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: Medium. Soil: Moist, gravelly or sandy, acidic. Mature height: 6-12 ft.
Is Hobblebush good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Gamebirds/songbirds/mammals eat fruit, browsers eat twigs/leaves, larval host for Spring Azure.
Is Hobblebush deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Hobblebush is tolerates shade.
Where can I buy Hobblebush?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Viburnum lantanoides by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Hobblebush.
- Steeplebush Spiraea tomentosa
- Southern arrowwood Viburnum dentatum
- Sheep laurel Kalmia angustifolia
- Mountain laurel Kalmia latifolia
- Eastern red columbine Aquilegia canadensis
- American cranberry Vaccinium macrocarpon
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