Viburnum prunifolium
Blackhaw viburnum
- Flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators
- Plants provide excellent nesting sites and cover for birds
- Gragrant, creamy white flowers mid-May
- Red-purple foliage contrasts with blue-black fruit in the fall
- Berries attract birds and other wildlife in fall
- Grows well in dry soil
- Category: Shrub
- Breeder: American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Height: 12-15 ft
- Spread: 6-12 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
Purchase options for Blackhaw viburnum
- Size: #3 21-24"
- Status: BeautiFULL
- Availability: In Stock
$69.00
Bold and aggressive, this upright growing shrub may even take on the form of a small tree in the landscape. It displays big, deep green foliage that emerges in early spring and provides the backdrop for big 4-5" diameter flattened heads of fragrant, creamy white flowers in mid May. Bluish-black berries are a prized late summer through winter food source for birds and small mammals, a convenient plus since this Viburnum is a favorite nesting plant for these same critters. Plant this selection singly or as a large area hedge in most any location since prunifolium tolerates shade and a wide range of soils from moist to dry. Plant it in a place where you can enjoy the red to purple fall foliage show that closes the growing season with a bang!
Foliage Color
• | Green |
Maintenance and Care
• | Drought Tolerant |
Flower Color
• | White |
Programs
• | American Beauties Native PlantsĀ® |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• | Late Spring |
Habit
• | Upright |
Growing Tips for Viburnum prunifolium
Easy to grow in full sun or part shade. Plant in well-drained, dry to average soil. Tolerates drought. Prune immediately after flowering since flower buds form in summer for the following year. Can be grown as a large, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree