Viburnum nudum v. cassinoides
The Northern Wild Raisin is a member of the viburnum family that really likes wet feet. If you have clay soils that retain a lot of water, a boggy area in your landscape, this would be an excellent option.
This medium height shrub has a short-lived white flower cluster around late June-early July, with fruits following. Really, it is the berry-like fruits of this plant that sets it apart. The clusters start off yellow-green to a blush white and slowly turn to a deep purple-black by the fall.
While these berries do provide a food source to many birds and small mammals, it isn’t a preferred source for most. The wildlife benefit really comes from the dense thicket formed by the branches, providing a stable habitat and cover for many animals.
Use: The fruit is edible and tastes a like a raisin or date. The fruit has large flat seeds, so plan to remove those. Great in a jam or as a sauce where you can sieve out the seeds.
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Viburnum nudum v. cassinoides (Wild raisin)
type: shrub sun needs: full sun, part sun/part shade water needs: Wet (well drained), moist, average, or dry soil. More tolerant of wet soil than other viburnums. height: 5-6' plant spacing: 5' distance bloom time: May, June bloom color: white edible parts: The fruit is edible and tastes a like a raisin or date. The fruit has large flat seeds inside, so plan to remove those. Great in a jam or as a sauce where you can sieve out the seeds. Great fall leaf color