Shrub/Tree Indiana Native Viburnum prunifolium [Blackhaw Viburnum] Widely tolerant of different soils and exposures. Transplants well. Relatively trouble-free. Can be pruned to form a nice hedge. Scale and borers are occasional problems. The edible fruits are sweet and can be eaten fresh, or used in jams and preserves.
Shrub Viburnum prunifolium 'Mrs. Henry Large' [Mrs. Henry Large Blackhaw Viburnum] 'Mrs. Henry Large' is quite rare and unlikely to be found in commerce. Widely tolerant of different soils and exposures. Transplants well. Relatively trouble-free. Can be pruned to form a nice hedge. Scale and borers are occasional problems. The edible fruits are sweet and can be eaten fresh, or used in jams and preserves.
Shrub Viburnum × rhytidophylloides [Lantanaphyllum Viburnum] Poor tolerance to heavy wind environments. Planting in groups of different clones will help increase fruit production.
Shrub Viburnum × rhytidophylloides 'Willowwood' [Willowwood Lantanaphyllum Viburnum] Poor tolerance to heavy wind environments. Great plant in the Midwest, flowering in the spring and even sporadically into the fall. Foliage sometimes lasting well into the winter. Prune right after flowering, because new buds for the following year form in the summer.
Shrub Viburnum sargentii 'Susquehanna' [Susquehanna Sargent Viburnum] 'Susquehanna' is a very large, vigorous shrub (or possibly large tree) noted for its prolific (but stinky) lace-doily-like flowers and handsome, persistent red fruit display. Its heavy, coarse textured branches are covered with an interesting corky bark. Prefers cooler climates and is not recommended for landscapes south of USDA zone 7. Viburnum sargentii is similar to Viburnum opulus (European Cranberrybush Viburnum).
Shrub Viburnum sieboldii [Siebold Viburnum] Transplants easily. Crushed leaves have a green pepper smell. Drought resistance is not good, resulting in leaf scorch.
Shrub Indiana Native Viburnum trilobum [American Cranberrybush Viburnum] Widely tolerant of soils and microclimates. May be troubled by aphids. Drought resistance is not good. Fruits are used in preserves.
Shrub Viburnum trilobum 'Alfredo' [Dwarf American Cranberrybush Viburnum] 'Afredo' is a dense, compact cultivar, only reaching 5-6 feet high and wide, with excellent red fall color. It has some aphid resistance, compared to the species type. Widely tolerant of soils and microclimates. Drought resistance is not good. Fruits are used in preserves.
Liana (Climbing Vine) Wisteria floribunda [Japanese Wisteria] Use plants propagated vegetatively from heavy-flowering clones, as much variation exists in flowering. Some find it difficult to induce flowering. Too much nitrogen may promote more vegetative than flower bud formation. Can damage light-weight supporting structures, as vine can develop several inches in diameter.
Tree Xanthocyparis nootkatensis [Nootka Falsecypress] The full-size tree is a fine screening plant. Does best with ample soil and atmospheric moisture. A very dry site exposing the plant to afternoon sun and wind in winter could lead to browning and discoloration. Avoid hard pruning into old wood, it will not regenerate new shoots.
