Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
edule
ID:
421764

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Michx.) Raf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Med. Repos. , ser. 2, 5: 354 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421096



Common Names

  • Edule Viburnum
  • Highbush Cranberry
  • Squashberry


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Synonyms

  • Viburnum eradiatum (Oakes) House [unknown]
  • Viburnum opulus edule Michx. [unknown]
  • Viburnum opulus eradiatum Oakes [unknown]

Description

Viburnum edule (also called Squashberry, Mooseberry, Indian Current, and Lowbush Cranberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It has a rounded shape and grows up to 2 meters in height. It prefers moist soil and can be found in woodlands, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Viburnum edule is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for wildlife habitat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viburnum edule has small, white flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Viburnum edule: This plant prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Viburnum edule

Viburnum edule is native to China. It is found in moist forests and thickets.

Viburnum edule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viburnum edule?

Viburnum edule

What is the natural habitat of Viburnum edule?

It is native to North America.

What is the size of Viburnum edule?

It is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 8 feet tall.

Species in the Viburnum genus

Viburnum fragile, Viburnum floccosum, Viburnum hartwegii, Viburnum griffithianum, Viburnum furcatum, Viburnum garrettii, Viburnum glabratum, Viburnum glaberrimum, Viburnum cubense, Viburnum cornifolium, Viburnum clemensiae, Viburnum colebrookeanum, Viburnum costaricanum, Viburnum cornutidens, Viburnum corymbosum, Viburnum edule, Viburnum macdougallii, Viburnum molle, Viburnum junghuhnii, Viburnum jucundum, Viburnum hispidulum, Viburnum lautum, Viburnum lehmannii, Viburnum lantana, Viburnum carlesii, Viburnum boninsimense, Viburnum brachyandrum, Viburnum albopedunculatum, Viburnum alpinum, Viburnum amplificatum, Viburnum beccarii, Viburnum blandum, Viburnum annamensis, Viburnum arboreum, Viburnum antioquiense, Viburnum rugosum, Viburnum sambucinum, Viburnum sargentii, Viburnum subsessile, Viburnum suratense, Viburnum suspensum, Viburnum stellato-tomentosum, Viburnum opulus, Viburnum orientale, Viburnum phlebotrichum, Viburnum queremalense, Viburnum platyphyllum, Viburnum undulatum, Viburnum tricostatum, Viburnum tinus,

Species in the Viburnaceae family

Adoxa moschatellina, Adoxa omeiensis, Adoxa xizangensis, Adoxa corydalifolia, Sambucus sibirica, Sambucus nigra, Sambucus mexicana, Sambucus lanceolata, Sambucus kamtschatica, Sambucus pendula, Sambucus racemosa, Sambucus palmensis, Sambucus canadensis, Sambucus africana, Sambucus gaudichaudiana, Sambucus ebulus, Sambucus strumpfii, Sambucus tigranii, Sambucus sieboldiana, Sambucus wightiana, Sambucus australasica, Sambucus javanica, Sambucus cerulea, Sambucus peruviana, Sambucus williamsii, Sambucus australis, Sambucus adnata, Viburnum fragile, Viburnum floccosum, Viburnum hartwegii, Viburnum griffithianum, Viburnum furcatum, Viburnum garrettii, Viburnum glabratum, Viburnum glaberrimum, Viburnum cubense, Viburnum cornifolium, Viburnum clemensiae, Viburnum colebrookeanum, Viburnum costaricanum, Viburnum cornutidens, Viburnum corymbosum, Viburnum edule, Viburnum macdougallii, Viburnum molle, Viburnum junghuhnii, Viburnum jucundum, Viburnum hispidulum, Viburnum lautum, Viburnum lehmannii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2455790: Based on the initial data import
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.