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
Bloom Season
May - June
Seasons
Fall
Spring
Specifications
Max Height: 15'
Max Spread: 12'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Part Shade
Tolerances
Attracted Wildlife
Birds
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
Grown by Washington
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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