Locally viburnums are a common landscape plant, the most used being Viburnum odoratissimum. Flowers small, white, showy spreading clusters to six inches wide in March and April. The only significant problem with Viburnums is choosing which one to use, and which ones to write about. Thinking about planting some arrowwood vibernums under trees. On one day when I had to write them a man died named Eleven Chairs. The Rusty had much smaller bloom clusters followed by many of the fruit falling off. All rights reserved. Botanists can’t agree. Photo by Cure Nursery. Identification: Viburnum nuduns, deciduous shrub, small tree to 20 feet, leaves opposite, simple, lance shaped to elliptical, four to six inches long, often shorter, upper surface dark green, shiny, lower surface covered with tiny glandular dots, leaf tips pinched to an abrupt point, edges usually toothless, occasionally finely crenated to serrated, slightly revolute. They can be dried for later use. The providers of this website accept no liability for the use or misuse of information contained in this website. Zuwachs. I appreciate them as cold climate hardy shrubs (they must be hardy to survive the conditions here for over 20 years with no water) but now some of them are actually edible? Viburnum nudum has longer leaves than Viburnum obovatum (Walter Viburnum.) I went to a tree nursery to buy Highbush Cranberry (Viburnum trilobum) and they sold me Viburnum Sargentii instead. Locally Viburnums are easy to recognize by their opposite leaves and five-lobed flowers. Locally we have four or five Viburnums — again experts disagree — but two are definitely edible. Die Borke ist grau-bräunlich. State forestry or departments of natural resources ususally deal only with natives. The edible fruit has been said to taste like raisins and attract birds. In NC it occurs mostly in piedmont and coastal plain counties. Viburnum nudum, Smooth-withe-rod, Possom Haw, apple-shaped fruits, compressed, 1/4 inch long, deep blue, sweet, eaten raw. Here in FL, I’m still leery of eating a great many wildlings — I still can’t tell the proverbial toadstools from the mushrooms (and on a literal note, how I miss morel season!). It is a small deciduous tree that is distributed from southeast to middle south in the United States. Viburnums bend easily. The Arrowood is just now blooming and the size and quality of bloom clusters seem more what we are accustomed to. Perhaps Viburnum, Missouri, should do what Forsythia, Georgia, does: Have a Forsythia Festival, except with Viburnums. Also they are tasteless instead of tasting like melons. The family name was Chairs and his first name was Eleven. The flowers are followed by clusters of elliptic, edible, dark blue berries (to 3/8” long) that ripen in September-October. It  can get quite large and older trees do fruit. Before that about a dozen were for food and tea. Lastly, let me digress for a moment. Englishman John Lindley in 1846 called the native Viburnums “miserable food for savage nations.” There is a shadow of truth in that. When Viburnum rufidulum receives enough sun, plants flower reliably each spring, opening white flowers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Disclaimer: Information contained on this website is strictly and categorically intended as a reference to be used in conjunction with experts in your area. A few decades ago when I wrote for newspapers the duty of writing the obituaries rotated daily. normal . trilobum.) Remove seeds. He was an early resident of the area and involved in everything: Medical doctor, farmer, businessman, bottle washer, you name it. Or maybe you have a hybrid between kousa and another dogwood? If you see showy clusters, particularly in northern Florida, it will either be a Viburnum or a Dogwood. Viburnums bend easily. Incidentally the area’s economic base has been mining lead. Fall Viburnum nuduns, edible raw. Comments or questions about this site, or for permission to use photos and information. We had an unusually cool spring nights. Viburnum rufidulum This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Indiana State Library. In fact there is some research that suggest it might have some anti-cancer properties. All rights reserved. Posted October 22, 2019. Time: Fruit in fall, usually September and October. Foliage turns reddish purple in fall. That should give their one full-time police officer something to do. He chose Lone Pine because he had just one pine tree on his property. Dr. Mincher then chose Viburnum because he used the berries to make some of his medicines. Viburnum odoratissimum, edibility debatable. Now you know why Viburnum, Missouri, is called Viburnum and not Lone Pine. To tell the Viburnum nudums from the Viburnum rufidulum (the edible Rusty Haw) look for dots on the lower leaf surface. Thank you for your insight. I’ve often thought that human story was worth the extra effort and that some researcher or descendant in the future would be pleased even if they don’t know I was the one who found out why he was called Eleven. There are 150 species of Viburnums, perhaps a couple of dozen more. It’s also a diuretic. Fruit hangs in clusters on the plant and is edible with a flavor like raisins. They do have the big seed within. No one knew but they kept giving me more folks to call. Locally viburnums are a common landscape plant, the most used being Viburnum odoratissimum. Viburnum berries usually store well. Curious, and as a person interested in genealogy, I began calling his relatives to find out why he was named Eleven. Among them were: Jelly, jam, mixed with grease, stored with fish fat, frozen, juiced, mixed with water and oil to make an ice cream, green and ripe berries steamed then covered with water and stored for winter use, mixed with sugar, mixed with sugar and flour (also a preferred way in Scandanivia) mixed with grease and stored in birch bark containers underground. Among the consumed Viburnums are Viburnum alnifolium, Viburnum cassinoides, Viburnum edule, Viburnum lantana, Viburnum lentago, Viburnum nudum, Viburnum oplus, Viburnum prunifolium, Viburnum rufidulum, Viburnum setigerum, and Viburnum trilobum. Like V. odoratissiumn it’s leaves are fragrant when crushed. On first weekend in October they celebrate Old Miners’ Day. Environment: Swamps, bay heads, wet woodlands. trilobum.) Rusty Blackhaw1 Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson2 INTRODUCTION A native of the well-drained, upland woods of southeastern North America, Rusty Blackhaw forms a multiple or (occasionally) single-trunked small tree or large shrub, reaching 25 feet in height with an equal spread (Fig. Birds seek out the fruits from fall through winter. Locally we have four or five Viburnums — again experts disagree — but two are definitely edible. Viburnum nudum has longer leaves than Viburnum obovatum (Walter Viburnum.) Rusty blackhaw viburnum has glossy leaves that turn to various shades of pink, red, orange and purple in the fall. That excites me more than it should! Petioles of V. prunifolium do not have the rusty hairs that those of V. rufidulum … Most provide delicious and nutritious fruit, but many also have edible leaves, seeds, flowers, stems or roots, or they yield edible or useful oil. By GardenStyle. There is no mention of edibility for it or two common landscape Viburnums, Viburnum rhytidophyllum and Viburnum davidii. If single trunk is desired, any suckers should be promptly removed. Dr. Mincher then chose Viburnum because he used the berries to make some of his medicines. 250 bis 350 cm . I’ve often thought that human story was worth the extra effort and that some researcher or descendant in the future would be pleased even if they don’t know I was the one who found out why he was called Eleven. The Viburnum nudum has opposit leaves. Viburnums are found in temperate climates around the world, 18 natives to North America plus at least three imports. If you see showy clusters, particularly in northern Florida, it will either be a Viburnum or a Dogwood. I am purchasing many Viburnum tirlobums cultivar Compactum or also known as Spring Bouquet. She said he was the eleventh child and his was going to be the eleventh child chair  put around the dinner table. Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago). There are about 120 species of Viburnum in North America and seven species in Missouri. Viburnum edule, Squashberry, Mooseberry, fully ripe berries are slightly acidic, pleasant tasting, can be eaten raw. The Cherokee, Iroquois, Menomini, and Ojibwa used Viburnum acerifolium to make an infusion to relieve cramps and colic. The fruit is a spherical, oval, or somewhat flattened drupe, red to purple, blue, or black, and containing a single seed ; some are edible for humans, but many others are mildly poisonous. Botanists can’t agree. The Cherokee, Iroquois, Menomini, and Ojibwa used Viburnum acerifolium to make an infusion to relieve cramps and colic. Comments or questions about this site, or for permission to use photos and information. Taken in early November. What do they taste like? An amber tea can be made from the dried leaves. V. opulus and V. prunifolium have scopoletin, which is a coumarin glycoside that acts as a sedative particularly on the uterus. There are 150 species of Viburnums, perhaps a couple of dozen more. Viburnum lentago, Wild Raisin, Sweet Vibrunum, Sheepberry, blue-black fruit, pulpy, sweet, juicy, pleasant. When European species with large fruit were introduced to North America the natives preferred them. Viburnum Opulas sits ornamentally in many gardens around the world without its full potential being recognised as a healing and edible plant. And just to make sure you know V. oplus berries are toxic raw and must be cooked. Genus name comes from the Latin name of a species plant. The bark is gray with a rectangular crack. Among them were: Jelly, jam, mixed with grease, stored with fish fat, frozen, juiced, mixed with water and oil to make an ice cream, green and ripe berries steamed then covered with water and stored for winter use, mixed with sugar, mixed with sugar and flour (also a preferred way in Scandanivia) mixed with grease and stored in birch bark containers underground. Copyright 2007-2018 – This web page is the property of Green Deane, LLC. Viburnum cassinoides leaves are used for tea. I finally talked with Eleven’s  elderly aunt several hundred miles away. One site I don’t trust says “yes” and references Cornucopia. … Viburnums leaves do not produce such strings. The leaves are use for tea from Viburnum cassinoides and Viburnum setigerum. Next. I’ve been hoping to find something similar in west central Florida, as I miss the ease of “edible foragables” identification. The fruit, sometimes raw, cooked or dehydrated, is used from Viburnum alnifolium, Viburnum cassinoides, Viburnum edule, Viburnum lantana, Viburnum lentago, Viburnum nudum, Viburnum oplus, Viburnum prunifolium, Viburnum rufidulum, and Viburnum trilobum. Some say the term Viburnum comes from Dead Latin, others say no, some insist it means “Wayfaring Tree.” From the time of Virgil (70-19 BC) folks have mentioned Viburnums. I just saved your information so that I can head off and check out all of the properties that you mentioned in this wonderful post and now my long suffering vibernums can have a haircut and can stay in my edible food forest garden legitimately without just being “bee attracting shrubs” . Because of that the Romans called them Lantagenem. Beautifully shaped snow balls of flowers and subtle scent. Viburnum prunifolium also contains salicin which when mixed with the acid of the stomach makes a crude aspirin. Clusters of small, white flowers mature in early spring followed by a blue drupe that matures in fall. First you steam them over boiling water, when cool roll them between your fingers, let stand over night, then dry in an oven. Hello, Viburnum prunifolium, Black Haw, Stagbush, bluish-black fruit, varying size, sweet, eaten out of hand, or used for jams, jelly, sauces, drinks and the like. Standort . Flowers small, white, showy spreading clusters to six inches wide in March and April. V. opulus and V. prunifolium have scopoletin, which is a coumarin glycoside that acts as a sedative particularly on the uterus. By the way, the flavor of the fruit of the Cornus kousa is apparantly widely variable, as these trees have not been selected for their fruit… at least not here in America. A few decades ago when I wrote for newspapers the duty of writing the obituaries rotated daily. Reconstrucion of Oetiz the Ice Man’s Face. She said he was the eleventh child and his was going to be the eleventh child chair  put around the dinner table. Beauty and Pleasure There are also several cultivars for edible fruit including Canber, Phillips, and Wentworth (from V. First you steam them over boiling water, when cool roll them between your fingers, let stand over night, then dry in an oven. Viburnum opulus, Guelder-rose, European Cranberry-bush, bright-red fruit, sour, used like cranberries in making jelly, preserves, sauces, and wine. Suggest that Mr. Lerch try Cornus mas, Cornelian cherry. There are 150 species of Viburnums, perhaps a couple of dozen more. More specific uses: Viburnum alnifolium, Hobblebush, Mooseweed, ripe fruit sweet and palatable tasting like raisins or dates. Rusty blackhaw viburnum is a lovely little native that can be found growing all over the state, from east to central Texas, mostly along streams and the edges of woodland area. Botanists can’t agree. I made some inquiries and was directed to resources I had already read. Another common landscape Viburnum is Viburnum suspensum. Just plant a huge bunch of Viburnums about town and then schedule a festival in the spring when they blossom around May. About This Plant. Remove seeds. Some say the term Viburnum comes from Dead Latin, others say no, some insist it means “Wayfaring Tree.” From the time of Virgil (70-19 BC) folks have mentioned Viburnums. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Disclaimer: Information contained on this website is strictly and categorically intended as a reference to be used in conjunction with experts in your area. Perhaps Viburnum, Missouri, should do what Forsythia, Georgia, does: Have a Forsythia Festival, except with Viburnums. I finally talked with Eleven’s  elderly aunt several hundred miles away. I was so elated to discover Black Haw (prunifolium) on my property…but now that I’m looking at this post….mine look more like lentago! Viburnum cassinoides leaves are used for tea. Perhaps Cornucopia I did and II does not. Wuchshöhe. #788 Viburnum rufidulum. The fruit are eaten by birds and small mammals, and are edible by humans. Rusty Blackhaw is one of our Southern woodland viburnums whose range is central and southeastern U.S. Thank you! Viburnum rhytidophyllum ist ein Schneeball mit Charakter und ein ganz besonderes Gehölz mit hohem Zierwert. Rusty black-haw sends up suckers from the roots, and can be thicket forming. Like V. odoratissiumn it’s leaves are fragrant when crushed. Virburnum trilobum, High-Bush Cranberry red fruit substituted for cranberries, used in sauces, juice, jams, jellies, syrup and wine. Fruits are edible and may be eaten off the bush when ripe or used in jams and preserves. I could not find any reports of human or animal toxicity associated with the Viburnum odoratissimum. Floridata ID#: 788 Viburnum rufidulum Common Name(s): rusty black-haw, southern black-haw Botanical Family: Adoxaceae, the moschatel Family Plant Type and Feature Tags: This airy little rusty black-haw is doing pretty well in the shade of a big live oak. Posted by Chris Stover on 22nd May 2018 Arrived in good condition with leaves that have stayed for several weeks now, although still much smaller than expected. Viburnum edule, Squashberry, Mooseberry, fully ripe berries are slightly acidic, pleasant tasting, can be eaten raw. 8 – 14 feet. The fruit is a wildlife favorite, luring in many birds to gulp down the berries. Because of that the Romans called them Lantagenem. Birds are attracted to the fruit. V. sargentii is not mentioned in any of my references regarding edibility. The genus is in the Honeysuckle family which has edible and mildly-toxic species. A yellow cultivar — Xanthocarpum — is used to make wine. The only significant problem with Viburnums is choosing which one to use, and which ones to write about. The blossoms fade to form berries that color shift from green to red to blue-black as they mature. Just plant a huge bunch of Viburnums about town and then schedule a festival in the spring when they blossom around May. 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