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) — Springtime ushers in clusters of creamy white flowers; provided they're well-drained

Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — typically 4-5 inches across; thus ensuring both the client's aesthetic desires and the ease of maintenance are satisfied

Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — adding a delicate fragrance and visual interest; it thrives in USDA zones 3-9, prefers full sun to partial shade, and adapts

Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — These blooms give way to bluish-black drupes; springtime ushers in clusters of creamy white flowers

Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — about 0.5 inches in diameter; provided they're well-drained

Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — providing a rich food source for local fauna; thus ensuring both the client's aesthetic desires and the ease of maintenance

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) — provided they're well-drained; springtime ushers in clusters of creamy white flowers

Black Haw (Viburnum Prunifolium) — is a durable deciduous shrub that matures to around 12-15 feet in height and spread

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