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Viburnum prunifolium

 
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Viburnum prunifolium - Blackhaw Viburnum, Jefferson's name: Haw
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Common name: Blackhaw Viburnum, Jefferson's name: Haw
Family: Adoxaceae (Moschatel)
Distribution: Eastern and Central North America
Hardiness: USDA Zone 3
Life form: Deciduous shrub
Usage: Ornamental, Edible
Comments: This handsome shrub or small tree is native to Michigan and Connecticut south to Texas and Florida. Thomas Jefferson’s idea for a shrubbery at Monticello in 1771 included the planting of “Haw,” in addition to various other native and exotic trees, shrubs, vines, evergreens, and hardy perennial flowers. It was offered in Philadelphia by the Bartrams in their nursery listing of 1793 along with several other viburnum species. Black Haw is highly adaptable to a variety of growing situations and, with its attractive flowers, showy fruits, and outstanding fall color, is an excellent specimen in the landscape.

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