The harvesting season for Viburnum rufidulum typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
rusty blackhaw viburnum
Viburnum rufidulum
Rusty blackhaw viburnum is an attractive deciduous shrub found in open woods, along fence lines, and in other urban areas. It grows up to 7 meters tall with a spread of 3 meters. Its bark is reddish-gray and the branches are densely covered with clusters of small white blossoms in spring and summer. Its shiny, dark green leaves are serrated and rusty underneath. The small black drupes of its fruit are full of vitamins and attract a variety of birds. Fall foliage is attractive with a reddish-purple hue. This species requires regular irrigation and sunny to partially shaded growing conditions for best growth.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
blue,black Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Rusty blackhaw viburnum prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It should be watered once every 7-10 days, providing about an inch of water. During periods of drought, increase watering to once every 5-7 days. The best time to water your rusty blackhaw viburnum is early in the day when the sun is not at its strongest, so as to not cause excess evaporation of the water. It can also help to mulch the viburnum to help conserve moisture.
sunlight
Rusty blackhaw viburnum (Viburnum rufidulum) prefers to be grown in full sun to partial shade, with the majority of sunlight or partial shade occurring in the morning. The plant needs at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering. In warmer climates, afternoon shade is beneficial as it can prevent burning of the leaves if the plant is exposed to direct sunlight for too long.
pruning
Rusty blackhaw viburnum (Viburnum rufidulum) is a fast-growing deciduous shrub that typically grows up to 10 feet in height. Because of its fast growth rate, it is important to prune it annually to control its size and shape. Prune rusty blackhaw viburnum in late winter or early spring just before new growth begins. Depending on the desired size and shape, start by removing dead, twiggy, diseased, and crossing branches. Prune any remaining branches back to the desired size, thinning out and lightly shaping the shrub as needed.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Rusty blackhaw viburnum typically starts flowering in April.
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Viburnum rufidulum typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
