Species: Viburnum prunifolium

(vye-bur'num prue-ni-fo'lee-um)

Viburnum prunifolium

Black Haw Viburnum

Found on Course Walks

Viburnums, Groundcovers & Vines

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Woody Shrubs for Storm Water Retention

Cultivars

'Early Red', 'Knighthood', 'Ovation', 'Summer Magic'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub > 8 feet

Height: 12' - 15' (8' - 12' spread)

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: round-headed tree or multi-stem shrub with stiff branches. Irregular shape.

Ornamental Other: very adaptable; sun or shade

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade, Shade

Hardy To Zone: 3b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

mildew resistant; occasionally susceptible to scale and borers; Moderately susceptible to V. Leaf Beetle

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

transplants well, edible fruit, native to Northeast US.

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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