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| Identification |
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Genus
Viburnum
Species
prunifolium
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
stagberry
black haw
Family
VIBURNACEAE
Specimen number
S10466
Data source
GrUnFr p159;MedPl p279;Xeri p300
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
20' - 35'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Viburnum prunifolium can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. It likes dry soils. Stagberry (also known as black haw) can survive for a while without water.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antispasmodic
astringent
gynecologic
Medicinal parts
Bark
Root bark
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The berries are 1/2 inch across, dark blue in color. It is sweet flavored. Viburnum prunifolium is most commonly used cooked or fresh. Stagberry (sometimes called black haw) is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as an antispasmodic, an astringent or a gynecologic. The bark and the root bark are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Cutting
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
1/2 inch across, dark blue in color
Flavor / texture
sweet flavored
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Viburnum prunifolium to produce fruit. Stagberry (in some places called black haw) can be propagated by seed or using a cutting. This plant may have originated from North America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Viburnum prunifolium is a woody perennial. Stagberry (locally known in some parts as black haw) is deciduous in nature.
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