tea viburnum

Viburnum setigerum

Tea viburnum is a lovely shrub with beautiful clusters of white flowers. It grows berries that are enjoyed by birds, making it a great plant for gardens and parks.

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

The tea viburnum is an upright, deciduous shrub featuring ovate, dark green leaves that turn reddish-purple in autumn. It produces clusters of small, creamy-white flowers in late spring, followed by striking, bright orange to red berries that persist into winter.

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tea viburnum

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Datos interesantes

Despite its name, the 'tea' viburnum isn't typically used for tea, but its leaves were once explored as a tea substitute!

In fall, its green leaves transform into stunning shades of purplish-red, adding a fiery glow to the garden!

Its scientific name, setigerum, means 'bristle-bearing,' hinting at tiny hairs on its leaves and stems!

The tea viburnum's cheerful red berries can last on branches all winter, even after the leaves have fallen!

Habilidades especiales

Tea viburnum's bright red berries act like a beacon, attracting birds to eat them and spread its seeds far and wide.

Its dense branches and foliage create cozy hiding spots, offering shelter and safety for small birds and insects.

The small, creamy-white flowers host a party for insects, inviting them to help the plant make new seeds.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 200-400 cm
Extensión: 150-300 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 0.5-1 cm
Temporada de floración: Late spring to early summer
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Gathers nectar and pollen from flowers

pollinates

Common eastern bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

Visits flowers for nectar and pollen

eaten by

American robin

Turdus migratorius

Consumes the bright red berries, aiding seed dispersal

eaten by

Cedar waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

Feeds on the persistent berries, especially in winter

eaten by

Viburnum leaf beetle

Pyrrhalta viburni

Larvae and adults feed on the leaves

Rasgos

Caducifolio

Las plantas caducifolias pierden periódicamente todas sus hojas, por lo general durante el otoño o las estaciones secas.

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Ornamental

Las plantas ornamentales se cultivan principalmente por su atractivo estético, embelleciendo paisajes y jardines con su atractivo follaje, flores o forma.

Arbusto

Un arbusto es una planta leñosa más pequeña que un árbol, típicamente con múltiples tallos que se ramifican desde o cerca del suelo.

Floración primaveral

Las plantas de floración primaveral producen sus flores durante la temporada de primavera, lo que a menudo significa el final del invierno y el comienzo de un nuevo crecimiento.