Viburnum nudum – Wild Raisin

Wild raisin (Viburnum nudum) is large shrub reaching 12-20 feet that grows in sun or shade, preferring wet or moist soils. The fruit is acidic and popular in jams. Wildlife, especially birds, likewise enjoy the fruit. It also plays host to 27 species of caterpillars including the Hummingbird clearing moth. The big, showy flowers are also very beneficial to pollinators as well as attractive to a garden.

This bush has been having some issues and is endangered in Pennsylvania and Kentucky and extirpated from Connecticut. There are, however, varieties from commercial growers, though one should be careful with any cultivar as they are often not as beneficial to the ecosystem as the straight native.

Map Source:
USDA Plants Profile