Rusty Blackhaw (Viburnum rufidulum)
Rusty Blackhaw is a shrub or small tree that may grow 20 feet tall. The leaves are opposite with a finely toothed margin and rusty hairs on the underside. The bark is gray-brown with a fine blocky pattern. Clusters of small, white flowers mature in early spring. The small tree produces a blue drupe that matures in fall.
WildlifeHost plant for the Spring/Summer Azure butterflies. Fruits are eaten by songbirds, squirrels, and chipmunks.
| Plant Type |
Tree 10-30 feet |
| Leaf Type |
Deciduous |
| Deer Resistance |
Moderate |
| Regions |
Piedmont, Coastal Plain |
| Light |
Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade, Full Shade |
| Soil |
Dry |
| Bloom Times |
Early Spring |
| Seed Times |
Fall |
| Wildlife Value |
Fleshy Fruit, Butterfly Larvae Host |
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