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Southern Black-Haw - EMERALD CHARM™

Tagged as: Emerald charm, rufidulum, Viburnum

Botanical Name:  Viburnum rufidulum 'Morton'
Common Name: Southern Black-Haw - EMERALD CHARM™

Updated 3/2013


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Viburnum rufidulum 'Morton' in flower at The Morton Arboretum Viburnum rufidulum 'Morton' in fall color
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Height: 10-12'   Spread:  8-10'  Habit/Form: Upright oval to rounded Growth Rate:  Slow to medium  Zone: 5-9

Cultural Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; adapts to a wide range of soil conditions.

Ornamental Characteristics:  Clusters of vreamy white flowers in spring; shiny green foliage turns burgundy in fall; blue-black fruits.

Uses in the Landscape:  Specimen (small tree or large shrub); shrub border.

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