Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum
Viburnum rufidulum
Adoxaceae, Caprifoliaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
30 ft
Growth Rate
Slow
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Well Drained
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zones 5a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
April to May
Fall Color
Purple
Origin
from Virginia to Florida, west to Illinois and Texas
Watch for this season
Powdery MildewHigh
Active Conidial Spread
Larval Hatching & Feeding
Root weevilModerate
Adult Emergence & Foliar Feeding
Diseases: Regionally Documented (7)
Pests: Regionally Documented (3)
Cultivars (1)
'Royal Guard'
Common name: Royal Guard Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum Royal Guard Viburnum
Hardy to USDA Zone 5
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.