There are several species of viburnums that can be planted to support pollinators. As a group, nearly 100 different types of caterpillars feed on viburnums. Blackhaw Viburnum has glossy green leaves, fragrant white flower clusters, and blue berries. It can be grown as a large shrub or small tree.
Pollinator Type
There are several species of viburnums that can be planted to support pollinators. As a group, nearly 100 different types of caterpillars feed on viburnums. Blackhaw Viburnum has glossy green leaves, fragrant white flower clusters, and blue berries. It can be grown as a large shrub or small tree.
Plant Type
Deciduous tree or shrub
Zone
3 to 9
Height
8-15 ft
Spread
6-10 ft
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Moisture Requirement
Dry Soil, Medium Soil
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Time
May, June
Design Considerations
Multi-stemmed shrub when young but can mature into a small tree with a rounded crown with pruning.
Care and Maintenance
Bud development for flowers occurs the summer before, so this plant has a short pruning window between end of current season flowering and start of new bud formation in summer.
Pest and Diseases
No major issues.
Establishment and Propagation
Transplant from nursery container in fall or spring.
Commercial Availability
Sometimes available.
Alternative Plant Selections
Transplant from nursery container in fall or spring.
Native Status
Illinois native statewide.
Fall Color
Leaves turn red in the fall. Cluster of blue berries replace the flowers.
Growth habit
Multi-stemmed shrub when young but can mature into a small tree with a rounded crown with pruning.
Number of Caterpillars that Use this as a Host Plant
