Common Name: Rusty Blackhaw Latin Name: Viburnum rufidulum Tree Size: Small Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Slow Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Partial to heavy shade, drought, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Texas native, reliable fall color, showy or fragrant flower, attractive seeds or fruit, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife Features: Glossy leaves turn bright red in the fall; white flower clusters develop into blue fruits. Comments: Excellent specimen tree with few problems. Showy flowers. Needs good drainage. Problems: Slow grower. Firewise: Yes

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