Viburnum prunifolium

Black Haw Viburnum

In spring, white flowers of flat heads appear and, in the fall, leaves turn a beautiful red color. The purple-black fruit taste like raisins and attract birds. For fruit set, two plants are required for cross-pollination. It can be grown as a multi-stemmed shrub or a round-headed tree.

Height 12-15 Feet

Spread 8-12 Feet

Bloom/Seasonal Color White

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

Good Companions Spicebush (Lindera benzoin), Wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus), American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation • FACU	Nature Attracting • Songbird • Butterfly	Season of Interest • Late (July-frost) • Early (Feb-Apr)
Soil Moisture • Average • High • Moderate	Special Features • Good Berries	Sun Exposure • Medium Sun/Average Shade • Full Sun
USFS MO Ecological Map • Mississippi Aluvial Basin • Ozark Highlands • Central Dissected Till Plain • Osage Plains	Wildlife Benefit • Food/Birds • Nesting