Viburnum prunifolium
Blackhaw Viburnum

Viburnum prunifolium - Shrub Habit
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flowers:
Cream (Attractive creamy-white (due to yellow stamens) in 2-4" dia. cymes in May)
 Foliage:
Green (Glossy summer foliage); Red-Violet (Red, deep purple, to scarlet fall foliage)
 Fruit:
Pink;black (Rose-pink changing to blue-black edible berries; fall)
 Ultimate Height:
12-15 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
8-12 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil:
Widely tolerant of different soils
 Range:
Eastern United States
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves opposite, simple, 1.5-3.5" long and 1-2" wide with serrulate margins. Distinct lead colored (gray-purple) buds (0.5" long). Flower buds are sharp pointed and have a bulbous base.
 Ecological Functions:
 Special Characteristics:
  • Flowering Characteristics 436
  • Border 372
  • Hedge 234
  • Screen 170
  • Specimen 602
  • Drought Tolerant 277
  • Shade Tolerant 114
  • Tolerant of Poor Site Conditions 190
  • Fall Color 214
  • Food/Edible 78
  • Indiana Native 154
  • Slow Growth Rate 269

    • Additional Information

    Widely tolerant of different soils and exposures. Transplants well. Relatively trouble-free. Can be pruned to form a nice hedge. Scale and borers are occasional problems. The edible fruits are sweet and can be eaten fresh, or used in jams and preserves.

    When Viburnum prunifolium has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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    36 Viburnum prunifolium found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12013_00708*AHORTPARK
    22009_09652*AARMS
    32014_00161*AWARN
    42013_00483*AHORTPARK
    52009_13689*AHORTPARK
    62009_09643*AARMS
    72013_00475*AHORTPARK
    82013_00758*AHORTPARK
    92014_00161*CWARN
    102014_00161*DVAWT
    112009_13892*AHORTPARK
    122009_09645*AARMS
    132009_14629*APFEN
    142009_09649*AARMS
    152009_09650*AARMS
    162014_00161*BVAWT
    172013_00711*AHORTPARK
    182009_09647*AARMS
    192013_00485*AHORTPARK
    202009_09646*AARMS
    212009_09644*AARMS
    222009_14598*APFEN
    232009_09651*AARMS
    242009_09648*AARMS
    252013_00712*AHORTPARK
    262018_00782*ACEPF
    272013_00709*AHORTPARK
    282013_00710*AHORTPARK
    292018_00784*ACEPF
    302021_00074*AARMS
    312022_00005*AHGRH
    322022_00069*AWALC
    332023_00207*AHORTPARK
    342023_00207*BHORTPARK
    352023_00312*AHORTPARK
    362023_00312*BHORTPARK

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