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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 8–10Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — the Black Haw thrives in a range of soil types

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature width
6–12 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — These blooms give way to bluish-black drupes; springtime ushers in clusters of creamy white flowers
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — shrub with white blooms; provided they're well-drained
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — the Black Haw thrives in a range of soil types; it thrives in USDA zones 3-9, prefers full sun to partial shade, and adapts
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — about 0.5 inches in diameter; provided they're well-drained
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) — upright habit that suits both informal and formal gardens.<br><br>Its elliptical leaves
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — or as a striking specimen plant; springtime ushers in clusters of creamy white flowers
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — bestowing year-round interest to the thoughtful landscape
Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — about 0.5 inches in diameter
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