Viburnum prunifolium

Smooth Blackhaw

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Hardy deciduous shrub native to eastern North America, known for white spring flowers and purple-black berries that persist into winter.
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Plant Details

Common Name Smooth Blackhaw
Family Adoxaceae
Genus Viburnum
Species Prunifolium
Origin Eastern North America
Blooming Late spring, white flowers in clusters
Leaf Color Green turning red-purple in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loam, tolerates clay and sand, pH slightly acidic to neutral

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Watering

Water regularly until established, then drought tolerant

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best berry production, tolerates partial shade

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Fertilization

Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring if needed

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Pruning

Prune after flowering or late winter to remove dead wood

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Viburnum Beetle

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 7 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-20° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
50 – 500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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