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Viburnum rufidulum (Rusty blackhaw viburnum)

Viburnum rufidulum Photo/Illustration: Kristina Jensen, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Viburnum rufidulum vy-BURN-um roo-FID-yew-lum Common Name: Rusty blackhaw viburnum Genus: Viburnum
While North American native viburnums occur most commonly in the eastern United States, rusty blackhaw viburnum flirts with the edge of the Plains. One of the most drought-tolerant species in the genus, rusty blackhaw viburnum has neither the showiest floral display nor heaviest fruit production. Still, its glossy, dark green, leathery foliage is reason enough to grow it; the rich burgundy tones of its fall foliage are icing on the cake.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Leathery foliage; good fall color; U.S. native.
 Care: Provide full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
 Propagation: Take greenwood cuttings in summer, or start from seed.
 Problems: Infrequent.
Height 10 ft. to 15 ft.
Spread 10 ft. to 15 ft.
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Drought Tolerant
Characteristics Attracts Birds; Native; Showy Fall Foliage; Showy Fruit
Bloom Time Spring
Flower Color White Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Naturalizing
Style Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest Fall Interest
Type Shrubs

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