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These large spring blooming shrubs with edible berries do best in natural areas where they can achieve their full size.

Latin Name

Viburnum prunifolium


Family

Adoxaceae


Also Known As

Sweet Haw Stag Bush


Type of Plant

Shrubs Shrubs

Bloom Season

May - June

Seasons

Fall Fall
Spring Spring

Specifications

Max height Max Height: 15'
Max spread Max Spread: 12'

Uses

  • Edible
  • Hedge
  • Naturalize

  • Sunlight Exposure

    Full Sun Full Sun
    Part Shade Part Shade

    Tolerances

  • Air Pollution
  • Black Walnut
  • Clay Soil
  • Drought

  • Attracted Wildlife

    Birds Birds
    Butterflies Butterflies

    Colors


    Native Range

    Eastern and Central North America


    History

    Blackhaws are an American native that initially appeared on John Bartram's lists in 1739.


    Other Details

    Pollinator Pollinator
    Grown by Washington Grown by Washington

    Planted at Mount Vernon

    Planted at Mount Vernon Upper Garden

  • Upper Garden

  • Hardiness Zones

    3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b USDA basemap

    Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005

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