Possum Haw Viburnum is a tree, a long-term addition to the landscape. It's hardy across USDA zones 5 through 9 and shrugs off deer. Its spring flowers are a moderate draw for honeybees, native bees, and butterflies.
Zones
5-9
pH Range
5-7.5
Sun
Part Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Possum Haw Viburnum is
Possum Haw Viburnum grows as a perennial and reaches around twelve feet at maturity. It blooms white in spring. It's also deer-resistant.
How to grow Possum Haw Viburnum
Possum Haw Viburnum grows in USDA zones 5 through 9. Possum Haw Viburnum does best in part sun — at least 4 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 5 to 7.5, on well-drained ground. It needs a growing season of at least 120 frost-free days and about 600 hours of winter chill, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
5-9
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
5 - 7.5
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Part Sun
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Mature Height
12 ft
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Chill Hours
600+
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Frost-Free Days
120+
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Plant it right
Set possum haw viburnum in part sun with well-drained soil. Many fruit trees need a second variety nearby to pollinate — check before you plant just one.
Match the soil
Possum Haw Viburnum prefers pH 5 to 7.5 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Be patient, then harvest
Prune annually while the tree establishes; fruit trees reward patience with years of harvest. Local Extension guides publish per-cultivar bearing-age tables.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — possum haw viburnum isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Possum Haw Viburnum offers moderate value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership.)
Where Possum Haw Viburnum thrives
Possum Haw Viburnum is hardy across USDA zones 5 through 9. Zone is only the starting point, though: the soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific land decide how well it actually does.
Zones 5–9·Where Possum Haw Viburnum growsOpen map →
On USDA hardiness-zone overlap, Possum Haw Viburnum can grow in these states:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Possum Haw Viburnum in my zone?
Possum Haw Viburnum grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9 (USDA PHZM 2023). Zone is one factor — soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific parcel also shape whether it takes.
When should you plant Possum Haw Viburnum?
Set possum haw viburnum out in early spring or fall while it's dormant, so the roots establish before the heat of summer. Your local last-frost date — which a Growable Ground report pulls for your exact address — sets the precise window.
How much sun does Possum Haw Viburnum need?
Possum Haw Viburnum does well in partial sun — around 4 hours of direct sun, and it takes some afternoon shade in stride. That flexibility makes it a good match for a bed the house or a nearby tree shades for part of the day. A Growable Ground report maps how the sun actually falls on your land, hour by hour, so you can set it where the light lines up.
What soil does Possum Haw Viburnum need?
Possum Haw Viburnum prefers soil pH 5 to 7.5, on well-drained ground (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Possum Haw Viburnum attract pollinators?
Yes — possum haw viburnum's flowers are a solid nectar source for honeybees, native bees, and butterflies (Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership).
Is Possum Haw Viburnum safe for pets?
Possum Haw Viburnum is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data (ASPCA). Always supervise pets around new plantings.