Discover the Beautiful Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum: Fall Color and Wildlife Appeal
The Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum (Viburnum rufidulum) is a native shrub or small tree celebrated for its beautiful glossy green foliage that turns a stunning array of scarlet red to purple in the fall. Its bark develops an attractive blocky pattern reminiscent of dogwood. In springtime, it’s covered in striking clusters of small white flowers, followed by dark blue, waxy fruits in fall that are a favorite food source for wildlife. Adaptable to a range of conditions, it thrives in dry to moist loams and tolerates full sun to partial shade. Its moderate deer resistance and drought tolerance once established make it a great choice for hedges, shrub borders, and naturalized areas, attracting pollinators and providing food for birds and small animals.
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A Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum displays its vibrant scarlet red fall foliage.
Scientific Name: Viburnum rufidulum
Common Name: Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum, Rusty Blackhaw, Southern Blackhaw
Hardiness Zones: 5a through 9b
Height: 10 to 25 feet
Spread: 10 to 25 feet
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Spring & Summer: Glossy, dark-green, leathery leaves, up to 4 inches long, with rusty brown hairs on the undersides and stems. Fall: Offers a brilliant display of scarlet red to purple foliage.
Bark: Gray/brown with a fine blocky pattern, resembling older Flowering Dogwood bark. Twigs are reddish brown with a thin light gray coating and rusty hairs.
Sun: Full sun to partial shade is suitable for the Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum. Flowering is reduced in heavy shade.
Soil: Grows in dry to moist loams and tolerates a range of soil conditions, including well-drained sand, loam, and clay, as well as slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Wildlife Value: The white spring flowers provide nectar to pollinators. The dark blue, waxy fruits that mature in fall are extremely popular with songbirds, squirrels, and chipmunks. It also serves as a host plant for the spring/summer Azure butterflies and is moderately deer resistant.
Why Choose Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum?
Stunning Scarlet to Purple Fall Foliage:
The Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum puts on a spectacular autumn show with its glossy leaves transforming into brilliant shades of scarlet red to purple, creating a breathtaking display in the fall landscape.
Showy White Spring Flowers and Attractive Fruits:
In springtime, this native plant is covered in striking clusters of small white flowers, providing early season beauty. These are followed by clusters of dark blue, waxy fruits in the fall, adding further visual interest and providing a valuable food source for wildlife.
Adaptable to Various Light and Soil Conditions:
This versatile shrub or small tree thrives in a range of light conditions, from full sun to partial shade, and is adaptable to different soil types, including dry and rocky soils, making it a resilient choice for various landscape settings.
Excellent for Wildlife Gardens and Low Maintenance:
With its ability to attract pollinators with its flowers and provide food and shelter for birds and small mammals with its fruits, the Rusty Blackhaw is an excellent addition to wildlife gardens. It is also a low-maintenance plant that is drought tolerant once established and moderately resistant to deer.
Environmental Benefits of Planting Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum
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CO2 Offset
A single rusty blackhaw viburnum can offset the CO₂ emissions produced by driving an average gas-powered car for 4,265 miles.
Water Filtration
A single rusty blackhaw viburnum can absorb enough stormwater to fill 305 bathtubs, reducing erosion, runoff, and supporting transpiration.
Removes Air Pollution
A single rusty blackhaw viburnum removes as much air pollution as the weight of 28 smartphones.
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