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    • Photo of Viburnum prunifolium foliage by Robert H. Mohlenbrock

    Photo by Robert H. Mohlenbrock

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    Viburnum prunifolium

    Also Known As

    • Blackhaw Viburnum

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 12'-15'
    • W: 6'-12'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Viburnum prunifolium plant details

    Viburnum prunifolium is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum prunifolium

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum prunifolium

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: pollution
    Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A childhood favorite, we always used to eat the fruit, which is more raisin like than prune, with flat watermelon seed to spit out, this is more tree than shrub, reaching 9m.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Shining bright green leaves are a bold red in spring as well as in fall; clusters of white flowers in spring are followed by blue-black fruit which some say are sweet enough to eat raw. Sun-PSh/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Viburnum prunifolium plant

    How to Grow Viburnum prunifolium

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • blue
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn'

    aka Viburnum 'Dawn', Viburnum bodnantense 'Pink Dawn', Viburnum x bodnantense 'Pink Dawn', Pink Dawn Bodnant Viburnum

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Viburnum x burkwoodii 'Anne Russell'

    aka Viburnum 'Anne Russell', Korean Spice Bush, Korean Spice Viburnum

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Viburnum x burkwoodii 'Anne Russell' flower by Conifer Kingdom
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    Viburnum carlesii 'Diana'

    aka Korean Spice, Mayflower, Mother's Day Viburnum

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-7b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Viburnum carlesii 'Diana' flower by Avant Gardens
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    Viburnum x carlcephalum 'Cayuga'

    aka Viburnum 'Cayuga'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Viburnum x carlcephalum 'Cayuga' flower by Conifer Kingdom
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    Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont'

    aka Viburnum bodnantense 'Charles Lamont', Bodnant Viburnum

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular
    Photo of Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont' flower by EAWB
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