Blackhaw

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Viburnum prunifolium
BLACKHAW

Adoxaceae
E. North America

Location: map coordinates I-3 (on Loop Road, in front of Woodland Trail entrance), N 39°11'14'' W 75°32'48''

Planting history: probably planted with new Loop Road ca 2000. Source probably (Terrain at) Styers (nursery), PA.

Description:
  • deciduous shrub
  • etymology: Viburnum from the Latin name for V. lantana; prunifolium = plum leaf (for the leaf shape)
  • common name “blackhaw” for the blue-black fruits
  • until recently, placed in honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae)
  • leaves opposite, with small teeth
  • flowers small, white; in showy clusters (cymes)
  • fruits small, blue-black, drupes (stone fruits), in clusters; food for birds and other wildlife
  • native habitat rich woods, thickets, woods edges

Native species, State Rank S5 (very common in Delaware)
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