Viburnum prunifolium Northern Blackhaw

Northern Blackhaw Viburnum

Northern Blackhaw develops into a large shrub or small tree with a sturdy branching framework. Creamy spring flowers stand above the foliage, followed by fruit that darkens to blue-black and attracts birds.

Green leaves take on red and purple tones in autumn. The plant grows slowly and can be left as a broad, multi-stemmed specimen or trained as a small tree. It is useful in naturalistic plantings where seasonal flowers, fruit and foliage all matter.

Provide sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Once established it handles dry periods; prune soon after flowering to protect the following season’s buds.

Size
• Height: 12–15 ft
• Width: 6–15 ft

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 3a–9b

Best Uses
• Hedge
• Specimen
• Woodland Gardens

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Deciduous Tree, Flowering Deciduous Shrub

Height

12-15 ft

Width

6-15 ft

Hardiness zones

3a–9b

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Cream, White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Purple, Red

Fruit color

Black, Blue

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Songbirds

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Hedge, Specimen, Woodland Gardens

Shape

Multi Stem, Rounded

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

Yes