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Adoxaceae
Blackhaw Viburnum Flower
Viburnum prunifolium
Steadfast reliability.
- Family
- Adoxaceae
- Genus
- Viburnum
- Native to
- Eastern North America
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- deciduous shrub or small tree
- Height
- 12-15 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- Moist, well-drained, adaptable to various soils
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 3-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The blue-black berries are edible and were made into preserves by Native Americans and early settlers.
- Blackhaw bark was used in traditional medicine as a muscle relaxant, particularly to prevent miscarriage.
- The flat-topped flower clusters attract a wide variety of butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects.
- The hard, dense wood was historically used to make tool handles, earning it the name 'blackhaw.'
- Fall foliage turns stunning shades of purple, red, and bronze, providing excellent autumn color.
Color meanings
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dependability
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nurturing