Black Haw Viburnum - Viburnum prunifolium
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Black Haw Viburnum for Sale | Viburnum prunifolium
The Black Haw Viburnum is a hardy native shrub known for its four-season beauty, ideal for hedges, screens, or ornamental planting. Spring blossoms, summer berries, and striking fall foliage provide year-round landscape interest. Nursery-grown plants arrive healthy and ready to thrive in your garden.
Appearance Overview
Mature shrubs reach 12–15 feet, with multi-stemmed, upright growth. Glossy green leaves turn burgundy and purple in autumn. White spring flowers give way to blue-black berries in late summer, maintaining a refined shape as a specimen or hedge.
Key Attributes & Distinctive Qualities
- Four-season ornamental interest
- Drought-tolerant and adaptable to many soils
- Supports wildlife with nectar and berries
- Smooth gray bark and attractive branching in winter
- Low-maintenance with minimal pruning needs
Optimal Growing Conditions
Thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Water consistently during establishment. Tolerates clay, loam, and sandy soils. Mulching improves moisture retention and root health.
Landscape Applications & Care
Grow as a hedge, flowering screen, or naturalized woodland border. Remove dead or crossed branches after flowering. Upright habit and dense foliage make it ideal for privacy and low-maintenance landscapes.
Ecological & Wildlife Benefits
Blackhaw berries attract birds, pollinators, and beneficial wildlife. Provides shelter and supports native ecosystems. Nectar feeds early pollinators, while fruit offers late-season nourishment.
Top Reasons to Add Black Haw Viburnum
- Four-season interest with flowers, berries, and fall foliage
- Excellent cold hardiness and long-lived
- Versatile as a hedge, screen, or specimen shrub
- Deer-resistant and pet-friendly
Planting Guidelines & Care Instructions
- Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and plant at the same soil depth.
- Water deeply after planting and maintain consistent moisture until established.
- Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture.
- Light yearly pruning maintains shape and health.
- Ensure good airflow around the plant; avoid overwatering.
Packaging & Shipping
Each shrub is inspected for health and securely packaged to protect roots and branches during transit. Moisture-retaining wrapping ensures the plant arrives ready for planting.
Why Choose Ever-Green-Trees.com?
We provide high-quality, nursery-grown native plants backed by expert horticultural knowledge. Fast shipping and healthy stock ensure successful planting and long-term garden beauty.
FAQs
- Size? 12–15 feet tall, upright and dense growth.
- Berries? Dark blue-black berries in late summer, attractive to birds.
- Hedge use? Excellent for privacy and screening with dense branching.
- Fall color? Red to deep purple leaves.
- Shrub or tree? Can be a tall shrub or trained as a small tree.
- Leaf characteristics? Glossy, oval leaves with vivid fall colors.
- Related varieties? Rusty Blackhaw is a similar alternative with strong fall color and berries.