Easy-Care Shrub
The shrub is found across most of the eastern half of the U.S. and can be grown in hardiness zones three to nine. Gardeners of any experience can enjoy the Blackhaw Viburnum for its beautiful flowers and plentiful fruit.
The Blackhaw Viburnum is an upright shrub with a rounded dome that adds height and depth to any yard. It grows to an average height of 15 feet, with some reaching 30 feet high. The shrub is easy to care for in most soils and needs moist soil to survive and thrive.
The Blackhaw Viburnum has a flowering season in the spring and early summer.
The flowering season lasts from April to June, bringing clusters of white flowers to the shrub's dome and attracting plenty of wildlife. One of the main attractions for gardeners is the number of insects, birds, and mammals attracted during the spring and summer. The shrub attracts songbirds when its fruit comes into season in summer. Songbirds and small mammals are attracted to the fruit that begins the summer yellow and turns blue-black. The fruit should be harvested for preservation as soon as it turns blue.
As summer turns to Fall, green foliage takes centerstage in every hardiness zone. Viburnum Prunifolium foliage consists of small leaves with a jagged tooth design. The leaves remain deep green during the spring and summer. As Fall arrives, the changing leaves turn reddish-purple for an attractive Fall season.
The fruit of the Blackhaw Viburnum can be harvested for preserves and other recipes. It can also be used as part of a food garden. The shrub's height and width make it a perfect option for a privacy hedge around a property. The ornate flowers and attractive fruits attract wildlife gardens across the nation.
