Viburnum rufidulum
rusty blackhaw

Notes:

Native to uplands, usually in relatively dry sites.

Flowers may have slight fragrance. Highly glossy leaves, thicker than those of V. lentago and V. prunifolium. As with most viburnums, better fruit set with multiple specimens that are not genetically identical.

Sources: Stoecklein, Dirr, UFL, Missouri BG, Cal Poly, NCSU, Dirr/Warren.

Tags:

acidic soil preferred
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
attracts:butterflies
attracts:larval host
branches strong
clay tolerant
compacted soil intolerant
drought tolerant
easy to grow
edible fruit
exposure:full shade
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fall color notable
fire risk low
form:multi-trunked
form:shrub
form:trainable to single trunk
form:tree
full sun preferred
habit:oval
habit:rounded
habit:upright
habit:vase
litter:minimal
native:eastern North America
persistence:deciduous
pest/disease free
pruning not required
roots:low damage potential
sandy soil tolerant
showy flowers
slow-growing
stoloniferous/suckering
type:broadleaf
use:border
use:container
use:deck/patio
use:hedge
use:naturalizing
use:screen
use:specimen
use:street
water:regular
well-drained soil required


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