Wayfaring tree

Viburnum lantana

Pet & Human Safety

People: Toxic to people (low severity)Pets: Not on the ASPCA lists as we read them

Hazardous parts

fruits, especially unripe fruit eaten in large quantities (NC State Plant Toolbox)

Preparation

n/a

Hazard type

stomach upset

Hazard route

ingestion

How complete this information is

The safety information on this page is partial. Where a source covers a point, it is shown; where none does, the page says so.

Toxic to pets

No ASPCA entry found.

ASPCA was searched by species and common names and has no page that assesses this plant. Dogs, cats, horses: no source makes a pet toxicity statement. NC State rates the plant low severity poison for people, with the fruits as the poisonous part; that is human data and is not a pet verdict.

PlotAndPetal cannot tell you whether a plant you found can be eaten. Only someone who can see the plant can identify it.

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: USDA 4a to 7b per NC State Plant Toolbox; USDA 4 (3 in places) per Oregon State
Light: Full sun to part shade.
Water needs: moderate
Mature size: NC State: 10 to 15 ft tall and 10 to 15 ft wide. Oregon State: 10 to 15 ft tall. Illinois Extension: 10 to 15 ft tall and 6 to 10 ft wide.
Where it comes from: Oregon State: Europe including Britain, and western Asia; not native to Oregon. NC State: origin Eurasia, listed as non-native.

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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