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Black Haw

Viburnum Prunifolium

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Overview

Viburnum prunifolium, commonly known as Black Haw, is a durable deciduous shrub that matures to around 12-15 feet in height and spread. It boasts creamy-white flowers in spring, edible dark blue berries in fall, and reddish-purple fall foliage. It thrives in USDA zones 3-9, prefers full sun to partial shade, and adapts to various soil types. Ideal for hedges, borders, or naturalized areas, it offers multi-season interest and wildlife value.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 8–10Climate Subtropical
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — commonly known as Black Haw

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Mature width
6–12 Ft.

Classification

Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — These blooms give way to bluish-black drupes
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — about 0.5 inches in diameter
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — providing a rich food source for local fauna
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — is a durable deciduous shrub that matures to around 12-15 feet in height and spread; springtime ushers in clusters of creamy
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — the Black Haw thrives in a range of soil types
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — provided they're well-drained
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — Moderately drought and pollution tolerant, it is a resilient choice for urban settings
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — coupled with a slow-to-moderate growth rate
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — make Viburnum prunifolium an excellent selection for hedges
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — or as a striking specimen plant
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — bestowing year-round interest to the thoughtful landscape
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — demanding only occasional pruning to maintain shape and promote airflow
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — thus ensuring both the client's aesthetic desires and the ease of maintenance are satisfied
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — white flowers in the garden
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — shrub with white blooms
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — shrub for full or half or shade
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — commonly known as Black Haw; it thrives in USDA zones 3-9, prefers full sun to partial shade, and adapts to various soil
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — It boasts creamy-white flowers in spring, edible dark blue berries in fall, and reddish-purple fall foliage; provided
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — It thrives in USDA zones 3-9, prefers full sun to partial shade, and adapts to various soil types; thus ensuring both the
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — is a hardy deciduous shrub renowned for its ornamental values and versatile landscape uses; springtime ushers in clusters of
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — Maturing to a height of approximately 12-15 feet with a similar spread; provided they're well-drained
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — this North American native exhibits a rounded; thus ensuring both the client's aesthetic desires and the ease of maintenance
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — upright habit that suits both informal and formal gardens.<br><br>Its elliptical leaves; it thrives in USDA zones 3-9
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — each measuring around 1.5-3 inches long; springtime ushers in clusters of creamy white flowers

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