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Genus: Viburnum Species: prunifolium Common Name: Black Haw Family: Adoxaceae Order: Dipsacales Native: Eastern and east-central North America Habit: Shrub Height: 12 to 15 feet Width: 6 to 12 feet Flowering Season: Spring Flower Color: White Propagation: Seed, layering, grafting or stem cutting Zone: 3-9 Note: This multi-stemmed, deciduous plant is suitable for hedges, screens, shrub borders, backgrounds and as a specimen. The flowers and blue-black fruits are attractive to birds and butterflies. Black Haw has beautiful fall foliage color. This plant does not have any serious pest problems. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.