Leatherleaf Viburnum
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Leatherleaf Viburnum
viburnum rhytidophyllum
The Leatherleaf Viburnum has large, leathery leaves that feel nice to touch! It produces beautiful white flowers in spring that attract butterflies and bees.
Habitat: It thrives in wooded areas and along streams in North America.
Appearance
The Leatherleaf Viburnum has distinctive dark green, deeply wrinkled leaves with fuzzy undersides, giving them a leathery texture. It produces clusters of creamy-white flowers in spring, followed by bright red berries that mature to glossy black.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderDipsacalesFamilyViburnaceaeGenusViburnum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Even in winter, its tough leaves surprisingly stay green and vibrant.
Its scientific name means "wrinkled leaf," exactly like its look!
Some parts of its leaves feel like soft velvet, not tough leather!
The berries start bright red, then amazingly change to glossy black!
Special abilities
Ability
Winter Warrior
Leatherleaf Viburnum has tough, leathery leaves that stay green through winter, helping it photosynthesize longer and survive cold.
Ability
Fuzzy Shield
Its leaves have a thick, woolly underside which helps protect the plant from water loss and extreme temperatures.
Ability
Berry Transformer
Leatherleaf Viburnum's berries cleverly change from red to black, signaling to different bird species when they are ripe for eating and dispersal.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 200-400 cm
- Spread
- 200-400 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Drinks nectar from its creamy white flowers.
eaten by
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
Feeds on its ripe black berries.
eaten by
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
Enjoys the plant's nutrient-rich fruit.
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
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Safety
Danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Leatherleaf Viburnum?
200-400 cm
How wide does Leatherleaf Viburnum spread?
200-400 cm
How big are the flowers on Leatherleaf Viburnum?
0.5-1 cm
When does Leatherleaf Viburnum bloom?
Late spring
Is Leatherleaf Viburnum edible?
No
Is Leatherleaf Viburnum toxic?
Mild
What is Leatherleaf Viburnum's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Leatherleaf Viburnum pollinated?
Insect
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