Discover Walter’s Viburnum: A Florida Native with Spring Blooms and Fall Fruit
Walter’s Viburnum (Viburnum obovatum) is a Florida native evergreen shrub or small tree that makes a wonderful addition to any landscape. In spring, it features a profusion of small white flowers that attract butterflies. These are followed by fall fruit that provides food for birds and other wildlife. Depending on pruning, it can be trained as a large shrub or a small tree. Its fine, dense foliage adds lovely texture to the landscape and offers nesting sites for songbirds. Adaptable to full sun to full shade and tolerant of various soil types, Walter’s Viburnum is a Florida-Friendly choice for mass plantings, hedges, or as a specimen plant, offering year-round interest and wildlife support.
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Walter’s Viburnum in full bloom, showcasing its mass of small white flowers that attract butterflies.
Scientific Name: Viburnum obovatum
Common Name: Walter’s Viburnum
Hardiness Zones: 7 through 10
Height: 10 to 15 feet (can reach 30 feet as a small tree)
Spread: 10 to 15 feet (can spread substantially through rhizomes)
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Foliage: Year-round fine, dense evergreen foliage with small (about 1 inch long), ovate to spatulate dark green leaves that can be tardily deciduous in North Florida or colder temperatures.
Bark: Not specifically described in the provided information.
Sun: Full sun to full shade; very adaptable to light conditions.
Soil: Tolerates a variety of soil types, including moist to wet fertile sandy, clay, or calcareous soils. Demonstrates good drought tolerance.
Wildlife Value: Small white flowers attract butterflies in the spring. The fall fruit (flat red drupe turning black) attracts birds and other wildlife. It is also a host plant for spring azure butterfly larvae.
Why Choose Walter’s Viburnum?
Showy Spring Flowers Attract Butterflies:
Walter’s Viburnum produces a mass of dainty white flowers in flat-topped clusters in the spring. These blooms are attractive to various butterfly species, making it an excellent addition to butterfly gardens and enhancing pollinator activity in your landscape.
Fall Fruit Provides Food for Birds and Wildlife:
Following the spring blooms, Walter’s Viburnum develops abundant fruit in the summer and fall. These flat red drupes mature to black and serve as a vital food source for a wide range of birds and other wildlife, supporting local ecosystems.
Versatile as Shrub or Small Tree, Good for Hedges and Screens:
Depending on how it’s pruned, Walter’s Viburnum can be used as a large shrub or a small tree. Its dense foliage makes it a great choice for creating effective hedges or screens in residential and commercial landscapes, offering both beauty and privacy.
Adaptable to Various Light and Soil Conditions (Florida Native):
As a Florida native, Walter’s Viburnum is well-adapted to the local climate and can thrive in a wide range of light conditions from full sun to full shade. It also tolerates various soil types and exhibits good drought tolerance, making it a reliable and Florida-Friendly landscaping choice.
Environmental Benefits of Planting Walter’s Viburnum
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CO2 Offset
A single Walter’s Viburnum can offset the CO₂ emissions produced by driving an average gas-powered car for 4,279 miles.
Water Filtration
A single Walter’s Viburnum can absorb enough stormwater to fill 297 bathtubs, reducing erosion, runoff, and supporting transpiration.
Removes Air Pollution
A single Walter’s Viburnum removes as much air pollution as the weight of 29 smartphones.
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