Blackhaw

About this plant

The Blackhaw (Viburnum prunifolium) is a versatile and attractive deciduous shrub that brings beauty to any landscape. In spring, it bursts forth with delicate clusters of creamy white flowers, providing a delightful display against its emerging green foliage. These blooms are followed by edible, dark blue-black fruit in late summer and fall, resembling small plums and enjoyed by both humans and wildlife. As autumn arrives, the Blackhaw truly shines, transforming its leaves into stunning shades of crimson, purple, and orange, creating a spectacular seasonal show. Its sturdy, disease-resistant nature and adaptability to various soil conditions make it an excellent choice for borders, hedges, or as a standalone specimen. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, Blackhaw offers ecological benefits, providing food and shelter for birds and other pollinators. It's a low-maintenance, high-reward plant that thrives in a range of environments, making it a perfect addition for those seeking both beauty and biodiversity.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-draining soils. Prefers full sun to partial shade. Benefits from a layer of mulch to retain soil moisture. Prune after flowering to maintain desired shape or remove dead/damaged branches.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.