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Blackhaw

Viburnum prunifolium

The Blackhaw is a lovely shrub that grows tall and has beautiful white flowers in spring. It produces dark berries that birds love to eat, making it a great plant for wildlife.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Blackhaw is a sturdy shrub or small tree with glossy dark green leaves that transform into stunning purples and reds in autumn. Its branches burst with flat-topped clusters of creamy white flowers in spring, followed by dark blue, oval-shaped berries.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderDipsacalesFamilyViburnaceaeGenusViburnum
Blackhaw
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Blackhaw

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its incredibly hard wood was once prized for making tool handles!

Its tiny flowers join forces, creating a broad, showy white 'plate'!

Some Blackhaw plants can live for more than 50 years!

The berries have a surprisingly sweet, prune-like flavor!

Special abilities

Ability

Cramp Soother

Blackhaw has special bark compounds that were traditionally used to ease muscle cramps naturally.

Ability

Feathered Friend Feeder

Blackhaw grows nutritious, dark berries that attract birds, helping spread its seeds far and wide.

Ability

Autumn Artist

Its leaves perform a vibrant fall show, shifting from green to deep reds and purples before winter arrives.

Measurements & details

Height
300-450 cm
Spread
180-300 cm
Flower Size
0.3-0.6 cm
Bloom Season
Spring
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always stay on paths when exploring nature and don't eat any berries without asking an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Blackhaw?

300-450 cm

How wide does Blackhaw spread?

180-300 cm

How big are the flowers on Blackhaw?

0.3-0.6 cm

When does Blackhaw bloom?

Spring

Is Blackhaw edible?

Yes

Is Blackhaw toxic?

None

What is Blackhaw's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Blackhaw pollinated?

Insect

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