Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
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| Genus | Viburnum |
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| Species | trilobum |
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| Common Name | highbush-cranberry, American cranberrybush |
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| iTree Code | VITR8 |
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Plant Form
| Form | Shrub |
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| Height | 0 feet |
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| Spread | 0 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | 2-5" long and broad ovate, 3 lobed, green |
Leaf Type
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Simple |
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| Bark | light brown or gray with little texture |
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| Bud | green-red and smooth, with 2 fused scales |
Bud Arrangement
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Opposite |
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| Twig | gray/brown with waxy film |
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| Flower | whitish grouping (flat-top cymes) |
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| Fruit | drupe, bright red, similar to tree cranberry |
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| Fall Color | purple, red |
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Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance |
| Min | 2b |
Min | 6.5 |
Soil | Intolerant |
| Max | 7a |
Max | 7.5 |
Spray | Intolerant |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
| Tolerant |
High |
Unknown |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
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| More Information | Visit External Site |
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