Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum
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Viburnum rufidulum
Viburnum rufidulum, also known as southern black haw, rusty black haw, or rusty nannyberry, is a deciduous, suckering shrub or small tree that grows 10-20' tall. The plant is native to Virginia, Florida, Kansas, and Texas, where it usually grows in rocky or dry woods, valleys, rocky meadows, thickets, and along streams. Leaves are dark green and glossy with ovate to obovate shapes. Rusty brown hairs cover the undersides of the leaves, buds, and young stems.
In spring, tiny white flowers bloom in showy rounded cymes. The flowers are followed by clusters of elliptic, edible, dark blue berries that ripen from September to October. Various birds are attracted to the fruit. In the fall, the foliage turns a reddish-purple color. Unlike its similar cousin (V. prunifolium), southern black haw has glossy green leaves and brown hairs.
Grows well on average, dry to medium, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade. Plants generally grow denser in full sun, but in North Texas, will appreciate some light shade. More than one plant should be used to facilitate proper pollination necessary for abundant fruit production. Promptly remove root suckers to prevent colonial spread unless naturalization is desired.
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Height: 10’-20'
Spread 10’-20’
Bloom: April-May
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low, Medium
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Southern United States
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
