Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum
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407 South Pipeline Road East
Euless TX 76040
United States
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Viburnum rufidulum
Viburnum rufidulum, often called southern black haw, rusty black haw, or rusty nannyberry, is a charming deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach heights of 10 to 20 feet. This delightful plant is native to the sunny regions of Virginia, Florida, Kansas, and Texas, where it typically thrives in rocky or dry woods, valleys, meadows, thickets, and along playful streams. Its leaves are a vibrant dark green with a glossy sheen and come in beautiful ovate to obovate shapes. You’ll notice the undersides of the leaves, buds, and young stems are covered in cozy rusty brown hairs.
In spring, you'll be enchanted by the tiny white flowers that bloom in charming rounded clusters. Following the blossoms, clusters of sweet, dark blue berries emerge, ripening from September to October—perfect for attracting various birds who love to feast on the fruit. As fall approaches, the leaves transform into lovely shades of reddish-purple. Unlike its similar cousin (V. prunifolium), the southern black haw stands out with its glossy green leaves and distinctive brown hairs.
This beautiful plant thrives in average, dry to medium, well-drained loams and enjoys basking in full sun to part shade. You’ll find that it grows denser in full sunlight, but in the warmer areas of North Texas, it will gladly welcome a little light shade. To ensure lots of delicious fruit, it's best to plant more than one, as they're great at helping with pollination. Just a quick tip: don’t forget to remove any root suckers promptly to keep them in check, unless you’d prefer a natural spread.
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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
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
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.
