Viburnum foetidum var. rectangulatum Edible fragrant foliage that keeps insects

fragrant foliage that keeps insects and browsing deer away makes shikimi an easy

the plant rewards rich soil and ample water through hot summers

To the casual eye the plant reads as a glossy

the leaf fiber has been twisted into cordage and woven into hats and baskets

unarmed leaves

Viburnum foetidum var. rectangulatum Edible fragrant foliage that keeps insectsThis Viburnum is a rare evergreen to semi evergreen shrub or small tree with spreading often drooping branches. The glossy, leaves are relatively small. It bears white flowers in summer followed by scarlet fruit. Hillier says: "Large specimens in full fruit are extremely effective in autumn". This shrub from western China and the Himalayas seems to be little known in the U. S. but well adapted to the South. Hardy Viburnums are ubiquitous in the North