Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
prunifolium
ID:
1291346

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 268 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290684

Common Names

  • Black Haw
  • Possum Haw
  • Witherod Viburnum

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Description

Viburnum prunifolium (also called blackhaw viburnum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Adoxaceae. It is native to eastern North America, from Ontario and Quebec south to Georgia and Alabama. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 2–3 m tall, with opposite, toothed, ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Viburnum prunifolium is an ornamental shrub, often used in hedges and borders. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The berries are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viburnum prunifolium has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, black berries. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viburnum prunifolium is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 4-6 inches long. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with a mixture of equal parts sand and peat moss and keep them moist until they root.

Where to Find Viburnum prunifolium

Viburnum prunifolium can be found in North America, from Canada to Mexico. It is found in moist woodlands and thickets.

Viburnum prunifolium FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Viburnum prunifolium?

Viburnum prunifolium prefers soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.

How much sunlight does Viburnum prunifolium need?

Viburnum prunifolium prefers full sun to partial shade.

How often should Viburnum prunifolium be watered?

Viburnum prunifolium should be watered regularly, but not too often.

Species in the Viburnum genus

Viburnum fragile, Viburnum floccosum, Viburnum hartwegii, Viburnum griffithianum, Viburnum furcatum, Viburnum garrettii, Viburnum glabratum, Viburnum glaberrimum, Viburnum cubense, Viburnum cornifolium, Viburnum clemensiae, Viburnum colebrookeanum, Viburnum costaricanum, Viburnum cornutidens, Viburnum corymbosum, Viburnum edule, Viburnum macdougallii, Viburnum molle, Viburnum junghuhnii, Viburnum jucundum, Viburnum hispidulum, Viburnum lautum, Viburnum lehmannii, Viburnum lantana, Viburnum carlesii, Viburnum boninsimense, Viburnum brachyandrum, Viburnum albopedunculatum, Viburnum alpinum, Viburnum amplificatum, Viburnum beccarii, Viburnum blandum, Viburnum annamensis, Viburnum arboreum, Viburnum antioquiense, Viburnum rugosum, Viburnum sambucinum, Viburnum sargentii, Viburnum subsessile, Viburnum suratense, Viburnum suspensum, Viburnum stellato-tomentosum, Viburnum opulus, Viburnum orientale, Viburnum phlebotrichum, Viburnum queremalense, Viburnum platyphyllum, Viburnum undulatum, Viburnum tricostatum, Viburnum tinus,

Species in the Viburnaceae family

Adoxa moschatellina, Adoxa omeiensis, Adoxa xizangensis, Adoxa corydalifolia, Sambucus sibirica, Sambucus nigra, Sambucus mexicana, Sambucus lanceolata, Sambucus kamtschatica, Sambucus pendula, Sambucus racemosa, Sambucus palmensis, Sambucus canadensis, Sambucus africana, Sambucus gaudichaudiana, Sambucus ebulus, Sambucus strumpfii, Sambucus tigranii, Sambucus sieboldiana, Sambucus wightiana, Sambucus australasica, Sambucus javanica, Sambucus cerulea, Sambucus peruviana, Sambucus williamsii, Sambucus australis, Sambucus adnata, Viburnum fragile, Viburnum floccosum, Viburnum hartwegii, Viburnum griffithianum, Viburnum furcatum, Viburnum garrettii, Viburnum glabratum, Viburnum glaberrimum, Viburnum cubense, Viburnum cornifolium, Viburnum clemensiae, Viburnum colebrookeanum, Viburnum costaricanum, Viburnum cornutidens, Viburnum corymbosum, Viburnum edule, Viburnum macdougallii, Viburnum molle, Viburnum junghuhnii, Viburnum jucundum, Viburnum hispidulum, Viburnum lautum, Viburnum lehmannii,

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