Rusty Blackhaw

Sometimes called the Southern Blackhaw or the Nannyberry, this tree is a flowering shrub most commonly found in parts of eastern and central North America. It blooms in the spring with white clusters of flowers, causing it to attract many pollinating insects, bees, and butterflies. It also produces a bluish fruit which surrounding birds appreciate.

Scientific Name: Viburnum rufidulum

Tree Type: Flowering

Soil Type: Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Good For: Fall Color, Pollinator, Wildlife

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Preference: Partial

Height: 15-30 ft

Hardiness Zone: 5-9