Blackhaw
Viburnum prunifolium
Also listed as Viburnum bushii, Viburnum pyrifolium
Also known as Blackhaw Viburnum
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Blackhaw is a native deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant white flower clusters in spring and striking blue-black fruits and burgundy fall foliage. It's a low-maintenance plant excellent for wildlife and naturalized landscapes.
Why grow it
Blackhaw outperforms many ornamental viburnums in drought tolerance once established and requires minimal pruning to maintain form. Its native range across eastern North America makes it well-suited to naturalized plantings and woodland edges where it supports wildlife with reliable fruit production. Unlike some cultivated viburnums, blackhaw typically produces abundant fruit without cross-pollination, simplifying site design.
Watch out for
Growth rate is slow to moderate, so plants may take several seasons to reach landscape maturity. Young plants benefit from consistent moisture during establishment, though older specimens are quite drought-resistant. In some regions, viburnum leaf beetle can cause defoliation, so monitoring new plantings and nearby native viburnums is advisable.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Viburnaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Blackhaw is a native deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant white flower clusters in spring and striking blue-black fruits and burgundy fall foliage. It's a low-maintenance plant excellent for wildlife and naturalized landscapes.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Blackhaw grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Blackhaw outperforms many ornamental viburnums in drought tolerance once established and requires minimal pruning to maintain form. Its native range across eastern North America makes it well-suited to naturalized plantings and woodland edges where it supports wildlife with reliable fruit production. Unlike some cultivated viburnums, blackhaw typically produces abundant fruit without cross-pollination, simplifying site design.
Watch out for
Growth rate is slow to moderate, so plants may take several seasons to reach landscape maturity. Young plants benefit from consistent moisture during establishment, though older specimens are quite drought-resistant. In some regions, viburnum leaf beetle can cause defoliation, so monitoring new plantings and nearby native viburnums is advisable.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Viburnaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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