Description
Scientific Name: Viburnum rufidulum (Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum)
Zone: 3–9
Mature Height: 12–20 ft (sometimes up to 25 ft)
Mature Width: 8–15 ft
Fruit: Bluish-black drupes, ½″ long, edible; eaten fresh or used in preserves, attractive to wildlife
Flowers: Flat-topped clusters of small, creamy-white flowers
Bloom Time: April–May
Growth Rate: Moderate (typically 12″ per year under good conditions)
Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained loam; tolerant of clay, sandy, or rocky soils
Drought Tolerance: Moderate to good once established
Flood Tolerance: Low to moderate; not suited for standing water
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Fall Color: Brilliant shades of red, purple, and orange
Wildlife Value: Excellent nectar source for pollinators; fruit feeds birds and mammals; dense branching provides nesting cover for songbirds
For more information, check out the Ladybird Johnson Wildlife Center page about Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum: Viburnum rufidulum (Rusty blackhaw viburnum) | Native Plants of North America
