Oregon Viburnum
Viburnum ellipticum
Adoxaceae, Caprifoliaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · native
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Oregon viburnum (western wayfaring tree) is a native broadleaf shrub from Washington, Oregon, and northern California reaching 3-11 ft. It blooms on previous season's wood with white flower clusters followed by dark purple-black fruit.
Oregon viburnum is hardy in zones 6a-8b and thrives in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Over 11 diseases and 5 pests are documented in managed landscapes. Leaf spot is a known threat. The plant is useful for native woodland restoration.
Quick Facts
Height
3–11 ft
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Hardiness
Zone Zones 6a–8b
Origin
Pacific Northwest native
Diseases (7)
Botrytis Shoot Blight Ramorum Blight (Sudden Oak Death) Multiple obligate biotrophic fungi (Erysiphales: Erysipha... Powdery Mildew Bacterial blight (Leaf spot) Symptom category — not a single disease Root Rot Phytophthora cactorum"heeled in\" (placed in sawdust pile... Shoot Blight Botryosphaeria corticis Stem Canker