Hobblebush

Viburnum lantanoides, Viburnaceae

Zones

3–7

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

WindbreakShade ProviderBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Atlantic White CedarChamaecyparis thyoides

Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Red-osier DogwoodCornus stolonifera

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Small-leaved OleasterElaeagnus parvifolia

Nitrogen Fixation

Bloodtwig DogwoodCornus sanguinea

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Himalayan Blue BambooThamnocalamus spathaceus

Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Alder-leaf BuckthornRhamnus alnifolia

Both understory shrubs compete for similar moist, shaded woodland conditions

Uses

Functions

WindbreakErosion ControlWildlife HabitatUnderstory ScreeningNurse Plant

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

Bark TeaRespiratory Ailments

Common Questions

What zones does Hobblebush grow in?

Hobblebush grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Hobblebush?

Good companions for Hobblebush include Atlantic White Cedar, Red-osier Dogwood, Small-leaved Oleaster, Bloodtwig Dogwood, Himalayan Blue Bamboo.

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