Blackhaw

Blackhaw (Viburnum prunifolium) is a tree or shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has white flowers which appear in spring. Black fruit is produced to a moderate extent from summer to fall.
It grows slowly from two or more stems to a height of about 16 feet with roots at least 18 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: medium/fine soil, pH 4.8-7.5, low fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Viburnum prunifolium profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Viburnum Category:Native trees Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:White-flowered natives Category:Spring blooming natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Natives with conspicuous fall foliage Category:Slow-growing natives Category:Natives between 12 and 25 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs