Blackhaw Viburnum, Viburnum prunifolium

Viburnum prunifolium, commonly known as blackhaw, is a hardy native shrub prized for multi-season interest and wildlife value. 

Bring four-season beauty and wildlife value to your landscape with blackhaw viburnum! This adaptable native shrub features glossy, dark green foliage, fragrant white flower clusters in spring, and showy blue-black fruits that stand out against its rich fall color. Its sturdy, multi-stemmed form makes it a beautiful choice for both naturalistic and formal landscapes.

Use blackhaw viburnum as a specimen shrub, privacy screen, hedge, woodland garden accent, or part of a native plant border. It also works beautifully along property edges and in mixed shrub plantings.

Wildlife will love it, too! The spring flowers provide nectar for pollinators, while the fruits offer food for birds and other wildlife. Its dense branching provides valuable cover and nesting habitat and makes it a great candidate for a native hedge and screen.

Easy to grow and highly adaptable, blackhaw viburnum is a long-lived native that delivers beauty, versatility, and ecological benefits—making it a smart addition to any landscape.

Key Features:

• Clusters of creamy white flowers in spring
• Berries transition from green to deep blue/black and are a favorite of birds
• Deep red fall color
• Great for natural hedge
• Excellent choice for wildlife gardens
  

Plant Details:
Height: 12-15' | Spread: 6-12'
Light: Part shade to full sun
Soil: Medium to dry, well-drained soil
Zones: 3-9