PatternBaseSquashberry
Viburnum edule, Viburnaceae
Zones
2–7
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak
Growing Conditions
Sun
Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)Full Shade (tolerated)
Water
Moderate (established)High (seedling)
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Long-bracted Wild IndigoBaptisia bracteata
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent
Wax CurrantRibes cereumPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Starry False Solomon's SealMaianthemum stellatumShade ProvisionWind Protection
Mountain HuckleberryVaccinium membranaceumWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Oval-leaf HuckleberryVaccinium ovalifoliumPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Awl-fruited SedgeCarex stipataWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Antagonistic Plants
Uses
Functions
Food ProductionWildlife HabitatErosion Control
Edible Parts
Berries
Medicinal Uses
Digestive AidVitamin C
Common Questions
What zones does Squashberry grow in?
Squashberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 7.
What are good companion plants for Squashberry?
Good companions for Squashberry include Long-bracted Wild Indigo, Wax Currant, Starry False Solomon's Seal, Mountain Huckleberry, Oval-leaf Huckleberry.
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