10 Seeds Black Haw Viburnum Shrub Viburnum prunifolium Native Hardy Plant

Black Haw Viburnum is a native North American shrub or small tree prized for its rounded habit, three-season interest, and adaptability to a range of landscapes. It offers clusters of small white flowers in spring, blue-black fruit in late summer, and foliage that shifts to rich red and purple tones in autumn, making it a durable and attractive choice for hedgerows, borders, and naturalized plantings.
This versatile viburnum works well as a specimen shrub, in mixed shrub borders, or in native and wildlife-friendly garden designs. Its compact branching habit suits use as a screen or informal hedge, and the fruit is favored by birds and other wildlife. The plant adapts to varied soil conditions and is valued for its dependable seasonal display across much of its native range.
Species: Viburnum prunifolium
Variety: Not applicable
Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, rounded, multi-stemmed
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Average, well-drained; tolerates a range of soil types
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-9
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; sow in moist medium and keep cool
Sowing: Surface sow and press lightly into soil; do not bury deeply
Spacing: 10-15 feet apart
Notes: Slow to establish from seed; patience required