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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

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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 & Maintenance 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