Viburnum, Blackhaw
Latin Name: Viburnum prunifolium
Zones: 3 – 9
Other common names: Blackhaw, Stagbush, Sweethaw
Mature Height/spread: 12 -15 ft. high/8-10′ spread. Can be pruned as a large shrub (more than 8 feet) or a grow as a compact tree (10-20 feet)
Slow to medium growth rate, less than 12-24″ per year.
Viburnums are not self-fertile, recommend planting 2 or more.
Climate: Full sun / Partial sun / shade (4-6 hrs.)
Soil: Tolerates a wide variety of soils and climates. Blackhaw is very easy to transplant and grow. Soil preference: Moist, well-drained soil.
Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Dry sites, Occasional drought
Notes: A large suckering native shrub or small tree that may grow 20 feet tall and nearly as wide. It provides 3 seasons of interest.
Leaves are dark green in the summer, and reddish in the fall.
In spring, new leaves emerge copper-colored followed by fragrant, white, flat-topped flowers.
In fall, black fruits contrast with the pinkish-red foliage.
A great plant for naturalized areas.
Wildlife: Makes a great shelter for birds & wildlife. Food source for birds and wildlife; fruit becomes edible after being frosted. can be used in jams. Nectar & pollen beneficial to bees and pollinators. Host plant for butterflies. Landscape use as a screen and for flowering effect. The fruit hangs until winter.
The primary use of black haw today is pain relief.
Bare Root Purchase Size: 2-3 ft.
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