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Blackhaw Viburnum

Viburnum prunifolium

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Blackhaw Viburnum is a large shrub or small tree with clusters of creamy white flowers followed by pink-rose berries, which birds love to eat. Its distinctive bronze-green foliage on reddish purple stems turns blue-black in the fall. Blackhaw grows to 12 to 15 feet high and 8 to12 feet wide.

Noteworthy CharacteristicsU.S. native. Attracts birds. Low-maintenance. Edible fruit.

CareProvide full sun to partial shade in moist, but well-drained soil. Prune immediately after flowering.

ProblemsNothing serious.

  • Genus : Viburnum
  • Plant Height : 10 to 15 feet
  • Zones : 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  • Plant Width : 6 to 10 feet
  • Light : Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Bloom Time : Late Spring
  • Maintenance : Low
  • Moisture : Medium Moisture
  • Characteristics : Showy Fall Foliage, Showy Fruit
  • Plant Type : Shrubs
  • Plant Seasonal Interest : Spring Interest
  • Flower Color : White

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