Possumhaw Smooth Witherod Northern Wild Raisin

Viburnum nudum

Adoxaceae, Caprifoliaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · native

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Data Maturity Structured

This profile synthesizes data from multiple published sources. Expert field review is in progress.

Quick Facts

Height
10 ft
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Hardiness
Zone Zones 5a–8b
Bloom Time
May to June
Fall Color
Red, scarlet
Origin
the Eastern Canada, and from New York south to Florida and

Phenological Calendar

As of April 23, 2026, Puget Sound stations range from 1434.4 to 1592.7 GDD₃₂. Possumhaw Smooth Witherod Northern Wild Raisin typically reaches 'full bloom' at 3095 GDD₃₂, predicted around Jun 26.

Regional Season Tracker

GDD₃₂ accumulation across 7 Puget Sound stations · as of Apr 23, 2026
Station GDD₃₂ Current Stage Next To Go
Issaquah / East King 1,593 Pre-season 'Full bloom' 1,502
Seattle / UW 1,554 Pre-season 'Full bloom' 1,541
Kent / Auburn 1,537 Pre-season 'Full bloom' 1,558
Olympia / Tumwater 1,505 Pre-season 'Full bloom' 1,591
Bellingham / Whatcom 1,483 Pre-season 'Full bloom' 1,612
Tacoma / Puyallup 1,472 Pre-season 'Full bloom' 1,623
Sequim / Rain Shadow 1,434 Pre-season 'Full bloom' 1,661
Stage GDD32 Typical Window
'Full bloom' BBCH '65' NEXT 3095 '' est. Jun 26 (avg)
Range: 2244–2602 GDD₃₂ (6yr)

GDD = Growing Degree Days (base 32°F, Jan 1 start). Why base 32? Source GDD₅₀ thresholds from Herms 2004 (OSU, Secrest Arboretum, Ohio) and UMD IPMnet (Gill & Klick, mid-Atlantic), converted to GDD₃₂ via Kent bloom-date mapping. Season tracker for Kent / Auburn as of Apr 23, 2026. Predicted dates use 16-day weather forecast through May 10, 2026, then climate normals.

Diseases (8)

Pests (3)

Cultivars (1)

'Winterthur'
Common name: Winterthur Smooth Witherod; Mature height: 6 ft
Hardy to USDA Zone 5