Blackhaw Viburnum
Viburnum prunifolium
Description:
Dense, rounded, multi-stemmed shrub with showy white flowersand blue-black berries. Ornamental and useful to birds/honey bees. Blooms April-May. 12 to 15 feet tall. Dry to moist soils, partial shade.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Blackhaw, Smooth Blackhaw |
| Plant Family: | Caprifoliaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Shrubs/Subshrub |
| South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Bees, Birds |
| Bloom Time: | April to May |
| Fruit Timing: | Fall |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loam |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Moist |
| Soil pH: | Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Moist |