Blackhaw Viburnum
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Plant Information | |
Common Name | Blackhaw Viburnum |
Botanical Name | Viburnum prunifolium'Blackhaw' |
Description | |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Mature Height | 12 to 15 ft |
Mature Width | 10 to 12 ft |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Bloom Color | Creamy White |
Bloom Interest | Showy |
Bloom Period | April to May |
Seasonal Interest | Spring, Fall, Winter |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Type | Simple |
Fall Color | Red |
Attributes | Black Walnut Tolerant, Clay Soil, Decorative Fruit, Drought Tolerant |
Attracts Butterflies | Yes |
Attracts Birds | Yes |
Care | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 to 8 |
Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
Maintenance Level | Moderate |
Cost | Moderate |
Watering Notes | Weekly watering is needed at planting and until established. Otherwise, water during drought and one deep watering before the ground freezes in winter. |
Fertilize Notes | Apply a balanced fertilizer yearly in spring or fertilizing can be done organically with materials such as composted manure, bonemeal, and bloodmeal. |
Prune Notes | Prune 2 weeks after flowering in the summer because buds for the next year are formed in the summer. Remove 1/3 or less of the oldest stems near the base to open up the interior. |