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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Viburnum rufidulum Raf.
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Southern Blackhaw
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Caprifoliaceae
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deciduous shrub
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Small tree or large shrub, rounded to upright and spreading habit, medium growth
rate.
ADAPTABILITY:
Tolerates dry soils, grows best in full sun. Adaptable to soil type.
FUNCTIONS:
Screen, border, specimen, small tree (if trained).
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
No serious problems. Seed source of plant will determine cold tolerance of plant.
NATIVE RANGE:
Southeastern and south central United States, Arkansas native plant
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 5-9 (depending on provenance of seed; provenance is a fancy word for source)
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
'Royal Guard' is a compact form of the species.
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