Black Haw Viburnum

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Black Haw Viburnum is adorned with clusters of creamy white blossoms, adding a touch of elegance and grace to the landscape. These fragrant flowers attract butterflies and bees and provide an eye-catching spectacle for humans to admire.

Black Haw Viburnum is considered a three-season small tree or shrub. It's native to the eastern United States and can be found from Connecticut to Kansas and as far southwest as Texas. It's officially known as Viburnum Prunifolium but is commonly referred to by gardeners as the nannyberry and plum leaf viburnum. It produces clusters of flowers and berries that are attractive to many types of wildlife.

Black Haw Viburnum Features and Characteristics

It is a big shrub that can attain heights of 15 feet. It's part of the elderberry family and is considered to have a slow growth rate of one foot or less per year. In the spring, it produces flat-topped round flowers called cymes. The plum leaf viburnum grows berries in the early to late fall. The leaves are oval and can grow up to three inches long. In the late fall, the leaves change color, revealing hues of purple and red before falling off for the winter.

Where to Plant Black Haw Viburnum

It is prized for its height and ornamental value. Gardeners can plant it as a single shrub or tree in order to add visual interest, or it can be planted in rows or groups to provide privacy or a defined border.

Birdwatching with the Black Haw Viburnum

If you're hoping to attract birds and pollinators, it is a good choice for your yard. The berries of the plant are known to attract cedar waxwings, northern cardinals, robins, and ruffed grouse. If you live where wild turkeys are present, its berries may attract them. The flowers have also been known to attract bees and butterflies, specifically the spring azure, common blue, and Henry's elfin.

Best Companion Plants for Black Haw Viburnum

Many types of plants can be grown around the Viburnum Prunifolium, including lavender, irises, lilac bushes, hostas, black-eyed susans, and salvas. It makes a great addition to any yard with a large empty space that needs to be filled by a beautiful large shrub. It makes a dramatic statement, and wildlife loves it for its thick foliage, flowers, and berries.