Blackhaw Viburnum
Blackhaw Viburnum
Viburnum prunifolium
Type: Shrub
Sun Needs: Full sun-part shade
Soil Moisture: Dry-Medium
Mature Size(ft): 12-15 x 6-12
Bloom Time: May-June
Growth Rate: Medium
Estimated size at delivery: 2-3
Container size: 3 gallon
Where It Works Well
Small specimen tree or large specimen shrub. Shrub borders. Tall hedge or screen. Incorporate into the background of a native planting.
Ecological benefits:
• Host to spring azure butterfly
• Berries consumed by birds and other wildlife
Other info:
Easily grown in dry soil, tolerates drought and clay soil. Can be a multistem shrub or trained into single stem small tree. Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerates drought. Prune immediately after flowering since flower buds form in summer for the following year.
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Pick Up ASAP from the SWCD office. Monday -Friday 8am-4:30pm.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder