Summary
Black haw is a large deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree and provides garden interest throughout the growing season. With age, Viburnum prunifolium develops a rounded to irregular arching habit, reaching 10-20’ tall. In spring, it produces large quantities of attractive creamy-white, flat-topped clusters of flowers followed by showy, bluish-black fruit in late summer. Black haw is an excellent specimen plant for the naturalistic garden or woodland edge. It tolerates filtered shade to sun and performs well in a wide range of soil moisture and pH conditions. Viburnum prunifolium is a good companion for Rhododendron periclymenoides, Kalmia latifolia, Cornus florida, Phlox stolonifera, and Packera aurea.
More Details
- Plant Type
shrub, tree - Sun/Shade Conditions
filtered-shade, full-sun, partial-shade - Foliage Character
deciduous - Soil Moisture
average, dry, moist - Flowering Period
late-spring, mid-spring - Soil PH
adaptable - Flower Color
white - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
purple, red - Fruit/Seed Color
black
Additional Information
USDA Plants Database, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Fine Gardening