Viburnum Prunifolium Tree

As a shrub it typically grows 12 15 tall with a spread of 6 12 but as a tree may reach a height of 30.

Viburnum prunifolium tree. Summer magic black haw viburnum viburnum prunifolium summer magic. 1 growth 2 characteristics 3 conservation status in the united states. Viburnum prunifolium flower clusters debbie roos cranbrook science cc by 4 0 fall color david j. Viburnum prunifolium commonly called black haw is usually grown as a large upright multi stemmed deciduous shrub with an irregular crown but it also may be grown as a small single trunk tree. Wide 11 cm are elegantly held above the foliage. In spring masses of flat topped creamy white flower clusters 4 5 in. Stang cc by sa 4 0 leaf closeup salicyna cc by sa 4 0 bud detail vojtech zavadil cc by sa 3 0 unripe fruits vojtech zavadil cc by sa 3 0 ripening fruits.

Upright habit reaching 8 to 10 feet high and 6 to 8 feet wide. Viburnum prunifolium known as blackhaw or black haw blackhaw viburnum sweet haw and stag bush is a species of viburnum native to eastern north america from connecticut west to eastern kansas and south to alabama and texas. Stang cc by sa 4 0 suzanne caldwell cc by nc 4 0 fritz flohr reynolds cc by sa 4 0 bark david j. New growth emerges reddish pink leathery leaves turn yellow to red in fall.