Hobblebush
(Viburnum lantanoides)
(formerly Viburnum alnifolium)

Other common names: American Wayfaring Tree

Other scientific names: Viburnum alnifolium

French names: Viorne à feuilles d'Aulne, Bois d'orignal

Family: Honeysuckle Family (Caprifoliaceae)

Distinctive features: Shrub, ;A low shrub with very round opposite leaves.

Similar species:
  •   Round-leaved Dogwood (Cornus rugosa)

  •   Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago)

  •   Wild Raisin (Viburnum nudum)


Flowers: Spring;  White;  5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Opposite/Whorled;  Simple;  Toothed;  Opposite, simple.

Habitat: Woods

Books: Shrubs of Ontario: 459    Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 302   

Native/Non-native: Native

Status: Common in more northern regions of Ontario.

For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

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Very round leaves, deeply veined.

From this photo, you can see that the leaves are sharply toothed.
The fresh growth looks like two hands held together in prayer.

Ripening berries.

Winter twig.

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