Viburnum dentatum
Arrowwood Viburnum
Description
Viburnum dentatum, commonly called arrowwood viburnum, is an upright, rounded, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub which typically matures to 6-10' tall with a similar spread, but may reach a height of 15' in optimum growing conditions. Non-fragrant white flowers in flat-topped corymbs (to 4" diameter) appear in late spring. Flowers give way to blue-black, berry-like drupes which are quite attractive to birds and wildlife.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Seascape, Wetlands, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Park
Special Uses
Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Wildlife
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.