Viburnum, Dwarf Little Ditty

Viburnum cassinoides is commonly called witherod viburnum. Withe (from Old English) means flexible twig and rod means slender shoot or stem. It is native primarily to northeastern North America (hence the occasional common name of northern witherod) where it is typically found in low woods, fields, swamps, marshes, pond peripheries and bogs.

SMNVCDD’, sold under the trade name of LIL DITTY, is a new dwarf cultivar characterized by its vigorous compact growth habit. It is a product of a planned breeding program with parents of Viburnum nudum var. cassinoides, developed for uniform and compact plants. Its upright, mounding and outwardly spreading plant habit branches freely. Numerous fragrant creamy white puffball flowers bloom in late spring followed by masses of small round green berries that turn to pink, red and finally black by autumn.

Mature Height: 1’ to 2’

Mature Width: 1’ to 2’

Sun: Full sun to Part shade

Soil: Prefers moist loam

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8