Quick answer: Witherod viburnum (Viburnum nudum var. cassinoides) is native to 24 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. 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 | Wet to dry, acidic |
| Bloom | Jun-Jul |
| Height | Up to 12 ft |
| Wildlife value | Fruit attracts gamebirds/songbirds/shorebirds/mammals |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
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 Witherod viburnum
Where is Witherod viburnum native?
Witherod viburnum (Viburnum nudum var. cassinoides) is native to 24 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 Witherod viburnum bloom?
Witherod viburnum blooms Jun-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Witherod viburnum need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: Medium. Soil: Wet to dry, acidic. Mature height: Up to 12 ft.
Is Witherod viburnum good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Fruit attracts gamebirds/songbirds/shorebirds/mammals.
Is Witherod viburnum deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Witherod viburnum is tolerates shade and handles wet soil.
Where can I buy Witherod viburnum?
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 nudum var. cassinoides by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Witherod viburnum.
- Sensitive fern Onoclea sensibilis
- Swamp rose Rosa palustris
- Highbush blueberry Vaccinium corymbosum
- Southern arrowwood Viburnum dentatum
- Steeplebush Spiraea tomentosa
- Cinnamon fern Osmunda cinnamomea
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