Smooth blackhaw (Viburnum prunifolium) is a sturdy, shapely shrub or small tree, 12-15 ft. tall, sometimes growing to 30 ft. Leaves are dark-green, becoming purplish in the fall. Its flowers are showy white clusters 2 to 4 inches across. Fruit is bluish-black clusters of 1/2 inch-long berries each containing one large seed. A variety of animals feed on the fruits, leaves and stems. Grows well in both sun or shade
 
Uses: Smooth Blackhaw can be used for wildlife food and cover. The fruit is consumed by songbirds, gamebirds, and mammals and can be made into preserves. The astringent bark was formerly used medicinally.