Viburnum rufidulum Southern black haw (Caprifoliaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Viburnum rufidulum
Southern black haw
Deciduous shrub
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The Viburnum rufidulum plant species is found in Southern N. America - Virginia to Florida, west to Texas, Oklhoma and Kansas. It is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Southern black haw. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. prunifolium ferrugineum. V. rufotomentosum.

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Latin Name:  Viburnum rufidulum
Common Name:  Southern black haw
Family:  Caprifoliaceae
Author:  Raf.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  12   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moist woods and thickets[43, 159]. By the sides of streams, hillsides, roadsides, woodland margins and clearings[229]. Also found in dry upland woods[82].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils but is ill-adapted for poor soils and for dry situations[1]. It prefers a deep rich loamy soil in sun or semi-shade[11, 200]. Best if given shade from the early morning sun in spring[200]. A fast-growing but short-lived species in the wild[229]. Plants grow well but do not flower very freely in Britain[11]. Plants are self-incompatible and need to grow close to a genetically distinct plant in the same species in order to produce fruit and fertile seed[11, 200].

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