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) |