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Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw viburnum

• »  Flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators
• »  Plants provide excellent nesting sites and cover for birds
• »  Gragrant, creamy white flowers mid-May
• »  Red-purple foliage contrasts with blue-black fruit in the fall
• »  Berries attract birds and other wildlife in fall
• »  Grows well in dry soil

• Category:Shrub
• Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
• Hardiness Zone:3-9
• Height:12-15 ft
• Spread:6-12 ft
• Bloom Color: White Shades

Bold and aggressive, this upright growing shrub may even take on the form of a small tree in the landscape. It displays big, deep green foliage that emerges in early spring and provides the backdrop for big 4-5" diameter flattened heads of fragrant, creamy white flowers in mid May. Bluish-black berries are a prized late summer through winter food source for birds and small mammals, a convenient plus since this Viburnum is a favorite nesting plant for these same critters. Plant this selection singly or as a large area hedge in most any location since prunifolium tolerates shade and a wide range of soils from moist to dry. Plant it in a place where you can enjoy the red to purple fall foliage show that closes the growing season with a bang!