Viburnum arboreum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Viburnum arboreum faces significant pressure from habitat fragmentation and conversion of its native woodland ecosystems to agricultural and urban development. The species' limited distribution across southeastern North America makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its preferred understory habitats. Climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns and increased frequency of extreme weather events that can damage mature specimens.
Habitat
Viburnum arboreum typically inhabits mixed deciduous and pine forests, woodland edges, and forest understories across the southeastern United States. The species prefers well-drained soils and partial shade conditions, often growing as an understory shrub or small tree in mature forest ecosystems.
Other threatened species in VIBURNACEAE
Threatened in Jamaica
Frequently asked questions
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