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

American Beauties Native Plants

Purchase options for Blackhaw Viburnum

  • Size: 3 Gallon 24-30"
  • Status: BeautiFULL
  • Availability: Online

$73.00

Success Starts With Soil

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!

Attributes
• Edible
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
• Native
Foliage Color
• Green
Maintenance and Care
• Drought Tolerant
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Songbirds
Flower Color
• White
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Late Spring
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Shade
Habit
• Upright
Soil Moisture
• Dry Soil
• Average Water
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