species 97,218 observations

Guelder-rose

Viburnum opulus

Field notes

Supports All

78 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Hummingbird Clearwing, Small Engrailed, Garden Tiger, Azalea Sphinx 21
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Bohemian Waxwing, Black Bean Aphid, Mallard, Common Raven 23
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Red Admiral, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Eight-spotted Forester Moth, Lined Longhorn Beetle 34

Children

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Water use: Medium
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Habit: Arching Dense Erect Multi stemmed Rounded Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.