Black Haw - Viburnum prunifolium

Black Haw Viburnum is adorned with clusters of creamy white blossoms, adding a touch of elegance and grace to the landscape. These fragrant flowers attract butterflies and bees, providing an eye-catching spectacle for humans to admire.

Black Haw Viburnum Is Native to Eastern US

It is considered a three-season small tree or shrub. It's native to the eastern United States and can be found from Connecticut to Kansas and as far southwest as Texas. Although it's officially known as Prunifolium, gardeners commonly call it the nannyberry and plum leaf type. It produces clusters of flowers and berries that are attractive to many types of wildlife.

This hardy shrub is a medium-sized native shrub used in landscaping projects. Its creamy white flowers bloom in late spring, and the plant is laden with dark blue berries in the fall. The glossy green leaves give way to eye-popping shades of red, purple, and orange in the fall, making it a colorful attraction all year round. 

 In addition to its ornamental appeal, the plant is valued for its ability to grow in different soil types and resist drought when well established. The shrub has great potential as an ornamental species for single specimens, in hedgerow lines, or as an element for offsetting wild small areas.

Features of Black Haw Viburnum Shrub

 The Black Haw Viburnum flowers are a wonderful sight to behold, and they also help serve pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

 In the fall, this plant produces dark blue berries, which, like other types, are edible and can be eaten off the bush or made into jams and preserves. It is also a larval host for the Hummingbird Clearwing moth.

 Growth

It is a large shrub or a small tree that can reach 12-15 feet in height and have a spreading crown; it can be used for hedges, screens, or standalone accents in any garden design.

Visual Interest All Year Round 

This shrub is highly adaptable and ideal for clay and sandy soil growth. It requires full sunlight and partial shade. It is also noted that it is somewhat drought-tolerant after it has been established well enough. 

Size at Maturity

This plant reaches a height of 12 to 15 feet and a width of 8 to 12 feet. A fully grown tree has a multi-stem, erect structure; therefore, it can be used to provide hedges or screens and as an ornamental plant. 

Where do they grow best? 

It prefers a slightly acidic to neutral soil pH with well-drained soil; it requires full to partial sun exposure. It grows well in all categories of soil and is heat tolerant, with some cold tolerance in USDA zones 3 to 9. 

How do you prune it? 

Trim the plant when new growth starts in late winter or early spring. Prune and trim the plant to remove any dead or otherwise damaged branches, keeping the plant's looks as natural as possible. 

How do you maintain the shrub?

It is easy to grow and does not require much attention. During dry periods, give good amounts of water, use mulch to conserve humidity, and trim at given intervals for the plant's well-being. It is a very easy-to-maintain plant that can be used effectively in landscaping natural environments. 

What is the best fertilizer? 

The preference is a slow-release, balanced fertilizer, preferably in a 10-10-10 or 8-8-8 ratio. During its growth season, it is best applied in early spring to improve foliage health, flowering, and fruiting.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Spring

Bloom/Foliage Color

White

Height at Maturity

Under 10 Feet

Care

Black Haw Viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium) thrives in sun to shade and well-drained, loamy soil. Water regularly during dry spells, and apply mulch to retain moisture. Prune after flowering to maintain shape. It's drought-tolerant once established.

Plant Reproduction

Green Black Haw Viburnum spreads via suckers and dense growth.

Plant bare-root shrubs during the more excellent spring or fall months, from November through April. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root system and slightly more profound than its height. Position the shrub so that the top of the roots is level with the ground, and put back the soil dug over the roots. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, ensuring the mulch does not touch the shrub's stem. Water regularly, especially during the first year, to establish strong roots. Prune shrubs as needed to promote healthy growth. In the spring, fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer suited to the specific needs of the shrub.

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