Forest Rouge Blackhaw Viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium 'McKRouge')
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Deciduous Perennial Shrub | |
Teaser | The vibrant beauty of this shrub with dark shiny green foliage and red stems, creamy white blooms, persistent blue-black fruit. The stunning maroon fall foliage adds an extra layer of interest. |
Viburnum prunifolium, commonly known as Blackhaw Viburnum, is a captivating, deciduous shrub that brings a touch of natural beauty and wildlife appeal to the garden. This shrub typically grows 12-15 feet tall and 8-12 feet wide, with a horizontal branching habit and attractive, dark green, oval-shaped leaves. In late spring to early summer, Viburnum prunifolium produces clusters of small, white, fragrant flowers that attract pollinators and add a touch of elegance to the garden landscape. These flowers are followed by clusters of dark blue berries that mature in late summer and early fall, providing a valuable food source for birds. The horizontal branching habit with white flowers followed by impressive black fruit is a beautiful sight. Fall color ranges from golden yellow to orange to burgundy. Provides cover for small mammals and birds from predators because of thornlike branches. Viburnum prunifolium prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is a relatively low-maintenance shrub that is tolerant of a variety of conditions, making it a good choice for borders, naturalized areas, and wildlife gardens. |
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Plant Data | |
Mature Size | 8 - 12 feet tall. 6 - 8 feet wide. |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Sun Exposure | Partial Shade - Full Sun |
Moisture Tolerance | Medium : Widely Adaptable |
Zones | 4a - 8b (Usually hardy to -30° F) |
Tags | Deciduous, Fall Color, Foundation, Full Sun, Medium, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Shrub Bareroot Shrubs, Fall Color Shrubs, Flowering Shrubs, Large Shrubs, White Flowering Shrubs |
Bloom Period | May - June |
Flower Color | White
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We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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