Potted Rusty Blackhaw Tree (small healthy seedling)(Viburnum rufidulum)
Rusty Blackhaw Tree
Viburnum rufidulum, commonly called southern black haw, rusty black haw or rusty nannyberry, is a deciduous, suckering shrub or small tree that typically grows 10-20’ tall. It is native from Virginia to Florida west to Kansas and Texas. Its bark is gray/brown with a fine blocky pattern.
The Rusty blackhaw grows best in average, dry to medium, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade. This plant generally grows denser in full sun. More than one plant should be used in order to facilitate proper pollination necessary for abundant fruit production. Promptly remove root suckers to prevent colonial spread unless naturalization is desired. It also needs to be protected from strong winds.
Southern black haw is distinguished from the similar black haw (V. prunifolium) by its glossy green leaves and rusty brown hairs.
Wildlife Value: The Rusty blackhaw is moderately resistant to damage from deer. It is a host plant for the spring/summer Azure butterflies. Its fruits are eaten by songbirds, squirrels and chipmunks.
Height: 10-20 ft.
Flower: The Rusty blackhaw has tiny white flowers in showy rounded cymes (to 5” across) that bloom in spring. The flowers are followed by clusters of elliptic, edible, dark blue berries (to 3/8” long) that ripen in September-October.
Habit: Evergreen/Deciduous
Zones: 5 to 9
State regulations
*Due to the Japanese Beetle Quarantine, all orders will be shipped bare-root to: AZ, CA, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, unless buyer is willing to pay the $5 Phytosanitary Certification Fee.
Pick-up Orders
For local customers and all other pickup orders.
Prices are as follows:
18oz plastic cups: $5-6 plus tax
Gallon size containers $10- 12 plus tax
2-25 gallon size pre-order only. Contact us for more details/questions.
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