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Squashberry

Viburnum edule

Squashberry, or mooseberry, is a northern and montane viburnum with maple-like leaves and translucent red, tart edible fruit. A cold-hardy understory shrub with good red fall color.

Family

Viburnaceae

Type

shrub

Lifespan

perennial

Height

2–2 ft

Spacing

4–8 ft apart

Light

sun, part shade, shade

Soil moisture

moist

Soil pH

acidic, neutral

Bloom

May, June

Bloom colors

white

Wildlife value

pollinators, songbirds, butterflies, larval host

Caterpillar hosts

~104 butterfly & moth species

Landscape uses

specimen, hedge or screen, foundation, rain garden

Native states

AK, CA, CO, ID, ME, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, OR, PA, SD, VT, WA, WI, WY