Walter's Viburnum

Viburnum obovatum

Florida Native
Dense Hedge Shrub

Pet & Human Safety

People: Not researchedPets: Not on the ASPCA lists as we read them

People: not researched yet.

Toxic to pets

No ASPCA entry found.

No toxicity claim found for this species from ASPCA or NC State Extension. One Viburnum species (Black Haw, V. lentago) is confirmed ASPCA non-toxic in a different guide (the sweet viburnum entry) -- but a non-toxic same-genus relative does not license an inferred-safe verdict here, so this stays unconfirmed.

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: Not checked yet
Mature size: 8-25 feet tall, 6-10 feet wide (NC State Extension).
Family: Adoxaceae (formerly Caprifoliaceae/viburnum family)
Where it comes from: Southeastern US, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, naturally found on coastal plains in hammocks, thickets, and swamp margins (NC State Extension).

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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