| Description | Rusty Viburnum (V. rufidulum) is a larger shrub or small tree with glossy foliage. Name derived from the velvety, reddish pubescence covering the winter buds and emerging spring shoots. |
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| Plant Type | Shrubs Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-9 |
| Sunlight | prefers partial shade |
| Moisture | average to moist |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | creamy white, 5 inch cymes |
| Fruit | green-pink-blue-dark blue, drupes |
| Leaves | opposite, simple, leathery, lustrous dark green, 2 to 4" long, burgundy fall color |
| Stems | buds are covered with a fine rusty brown pubescence |
| Dimensions | 15-20 feet tall by 10-15 spread, large shrub or small understory tree |
| Propagation | cuttings |
| Misc Facts | Rusty Blackhaw gets its common name from the rusty-red winter buds. AKA: Southern Blackhaw |
| Notes & Reference | #01-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (Michael Dirr) , #214-Classic Viburnums (www.classicviburnums.com) |
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