American wayfaring tree

The American wayfaring tree, also known as hobblebush, is a shrub or small tree (Viburnum alnifolium) native to eastern North America. It can grow up to 3 meters (10 feet) tall and features rounded leaves, white flower clusters, and berries that change from red to purple-black as they mature. This plant is part of the Viburnum genus, which includes about 175 species of shrubs and small trees found in temperate and subtropical regions of Eurasia and North America. Many Viburnum species are cultivated for their ornamental qualities, including their foliage, fragrant white flowers, and colorful fruits.12