Viburnum prunifolium
Common name: Blackhaw
Blooms with white flowers in May, followed by the dark rose fruit that changes to blue-black in the fall. Birds relish the fruit. Blackhaw is one of the more shade-tolerant viburnums. The branches are perpendicular to the stem, unlike most other vase-shaped viburnums. The shape and large size provide an excellent specimen plant as well as a good screen. One of the best-clipped hedges, along with Cornelian Cherry Dogwood (Cornus mas).
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Plant Details
Plant type
Shrubs
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade, Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Uncompacted Urban Soils, Harsh Exposure Tolerant, Compacted/New Construction Soils, Road-side/Salt Tolerant
Habitat
Floodplain, Prairie Grasslands, Sandy Soils, Savannas, Woodlands
Growth form
Dence Growth Form, Shrubby/Clump, Single trunk
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
White
Fall color
Red Orange
Size
- Mature height
- 10 Feet
- Mature width
- 8 Feet
- Max height
- 15 Feet
- Max width
- 12 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Great for Screening/Border Plantings Loved by birds Pollinator hot spot Edible fruit