How to Grow and Care for Smooth witherod

Smooth witherod, also known as Withe-rod, Witherod viburnum, Wild raisin, Southern wild raisin

Smooth witherod is recognized for its adaptability and low maintenance, making it an easy-care plant suitable for a variety of garden designs. Key to its care is ensuring adequate moisture, as smooth witherod thrives in well-drained, consistently moist soils. It is tolerant of different light conditions, from full sun to partial shade. A special care point for smooth witherod includes its preference for acidic soils; thus, monitoring soil pH is beneficial for optimal growth and foliage quality.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Smooth witherod

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	5-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Varieties of Smooth witherod

Smooth witherod 'Pink Beauty'

A smaller, more compact species than others, the smooth witherod 'Pink Beauty' is considered a windbreaker cultivar. As a variety of the Smooth Witherod, the smooth witherod 'Pink Beauty' was named for its fragrant pink blossoms that bear fruit. Although it has green foliage, this cultivar will change color during the fall, when the purple-red leaves match the hues of the fruit, which provides winter interest.

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Smooth witherod exhibits a deciduous growth habit, typically reaching heights and spreads of approximately 12 feet (3.7 meters). This shrub displays versatility in light conditions, thriving in sun to part-shade environments. The foliage is lush, preferring acidic, moist, yet well-draining soil compositions. Smooth witherod is characterized by its smooth, often unadorned stems and branches that may lend to its common moniker. The plant structure is robust, often forming a rounded silhouette in the landscape.