Black Haw Viburnum is grown for its foliage and the structure it brings to a planting. It's hardy across USDA zones 4 through 10. Its spring flowers are a moderate draw for honeybees, native bees, and butterflies.
Zones
4-10
pH Range
4.8-7.5
Sun
Shade
Days to Maturity
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What Black Haw Viburnum is
Black Haw Viburnum grows as a perennial. It blooms white in spring.
How to grow Black Haw Viburnum
Black Haw Viburnum grows in USDA zones 4 through 10. Black Haw Viburnum does best in shade — at least 2 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 4.8 to 7.5. It needs a growing season of at least 110 frost-free days, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
4-10
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
4.8 - 7.5
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Shade
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Drainage
Data pending
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Frost Tolerance
-33°F
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Frost-Free Days
110+
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Start the season right
Plant black haw viburnum in shade with at least 2 hours of direct sun, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.
Match the soil
Black Haw Viburnum prefers pH 4.8 to 7.5 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. Match watering to the plant's drainage preference and your local rainfall.
Keep it in good form
Prune black haw viburnum to shape as it grows; the reward is its foliage and structure, not a harvest, so steady upkeep is the whole job.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — black haw viburnum isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Black Haw Viburnum offers moderate value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership.)
Where Black Haw Viburnum thrives
Black Haw Viburnum is hardy across USDA zones 4 through 10. Zone is only the starting point, though: the soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific land decide how well it actually does.
Zones 4–10·Where Black Haw Viburnum growsOpen map →
On USDA hardiness-zone overlap, Black Haw Viburnum can grow in these states:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Black Haw Viburnum in my zone?
Black Haw Viburnum grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 10 (USDA PHZM 2023). Zone is one factor — soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific parcel also shape whether it takes.
When should you plant Black Haw Viburnum?
Most growers plant black haw viburnum after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed, leaving enough of the season for its 110-day frost-free need. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
How much sun does Black Haw Viburnum need?
Black Haw Viburnum is shade-tolerant — it gets by on as little as 2 hours of direct sun, so it earns a place most vegetables can't use. A north-facing strip or the ground under a leafy canopy is right where it belongs. A Growable Ground report shows which corners of your land stay shaded through the day, turning those dim spots into planting spots.
What soil does Black Haw Viburnum need?
Black Haw Viburnum prefers soil pH 4.8 to 7.5 (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Black Haw Viburnum attract pollinators?
Yes — black haw viburnum's flowers are a solid nectar source for honeybees, native bees, and butterflies (Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership).
Is Black Haw Viburnum safe for pets?
Black Haw Viburnum is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data (ASPCA). Always supervise pets around new plantings.