Vibernum rufidulum Caprifoliaceae Leaves are simple, opposite, deciduous, oval, up to 3 inches long, finely serrate, shiny, and with rusty hairs on the underside. Twigs are stout and green-gray with lenticels and wooly maroon hair.
Buds are valvate and covered with rusty wooly hair.
Bark is gray-black and blocky. Flowers are in showy, white, flat-topped clusters. Fruit is a blue drupe. Click on photo to enlarge. All text and photographs are intended for educational purposes only and are not for commercial use in any form.