Southern Blackhaw

Viburnum rufidulum

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Slow-growing. With its waxy leaves, Southern Blackhaw presents excellent fall hues of red, lavender, pink, and orange. More than one plant should be used in order to facilitate proper pollination necessary for abundant fruit production. Promptly remove root suckers to prevent colonial spread unless naturalization is desired. Attracts butterflies and birds.

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Details

Plant Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Obligate Upland Almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Project Uses

Upland Restoration

Urban / Tree Box

Tendency to Spread

Medium

Height (ft)

10-20

Flower Color

White

Fall Showy?

Yes

Flowering Time

April-May

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance