- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 12 - 15 Feet
- Mature Spread 6 - 12 Feet
- Growing Zones 3 - 9
- Use As A Thriller In Containers
The Blackhaw Viburnum or Viburnum prunifolium adds a range of color and visual interest to a yard. The darling 5-petaled, star-shaped flowers are a creamy white. The individual blooms are tiny but bloom in clusters that measure up to 5 inches wide, creating an impressive visual display. Enjoy the fragrant blooms in mid-May. Bluish-black berries emerge by fall. The ovate leaves start green and settle into a red-purple hue in the fall.
The Blackhaw Viburnum is lovely to look at but also plays an important role for wildlife. The flowers are a food source for pollinators like butterflies, while birds and other wildlife eat the berries. Birds also use the branches as nesting sites and cover. This shrub has a branched, upright growth habit and can appear as a small tree when mature. Feature the Blackhaw Viburnum in a mixed bed where it will add height, or create a stunning border along a fence or property line. The Blackhaw Viburnum is native to North America and grows in zones 3 through 9.
Blackhaw Viburnum Care
This shrub grows well in dry conditions, making it an excellent option for busy gardeners or those living in areas with water restrictions. Give the Blackhaw Viburnum a spot with full sun, although it can handle partial sun. Average garden soil that promotes drainage is best because viburnum does not like wet feet. Established plants are drought tolerant, but water during a dry spell to keep the plant lush and healthy.
Prune to shape and promote a dense, well-branched structure after the flowers fade. Grow Blackhaw as a multistemmed shrub, or remove the lower stems to create a single-trunk, tree-like form.
Blackhaw Viburnum Spacing
Blackhaw Viburnum reaches 12 to 15 feet tall and 6 to 12 feet wide. Plant shrubs 8 to 10 feet apart to create a hedge or continuous planting.
Blackhaw Viburnum Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 12 - 15 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 6 - 12 Feet |
| Spacing: 6 - 12 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: White Shades |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Edging |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Fragrant |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Blackhaw Viburnum |
| Other Name(s): Nannyberry, Plum Leaf Viburnum |
| Scientific Name: Viburnum prunifolium |
- SKU:
- 1231003316-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Summer
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Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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