VIBURNUM DENTATUM / ARROWWOOD

VIBURNUM DENTATUM / ARROWWOOD VIBURNUM

A Native Shrub with Showy Flowers, Berries, and Seasonal Interest

Viburnum dentatum, commonly known as Arrowwood Viburnum, is a native deciduous shrub admired for its clusters of creamy white flowers, dark blue berries, and vibrant fall foliage. Thriving in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soils, Arrowwood Viburnum is ideal for naturalized landscapes, pollinator gardens, and wildlife-friendly plantings. Its ornamental flowers, berries, and seasonal color make it a versatile native shrub.

Why Choose Arrowwood Viburnum?

Showy White Flowers: Flat-topped clusters of blooms appear in late spring to early summer.
Edible Berries: Dark blue berries provide food for birds in late summer and fall.
Wildlife Friendly: Flowers attract pollinators, and berries support birds and small mammals.
Low Maintenance & Hardy: Resilient, long-lived, and adaptable to a variety of soil conditions.

Key Features:

Foliage Color: Medium green leaves turning yellow, orange, or red in fall.
Flower Color: Creamy white flower clusters in late spring to early summer.
Fruit: Dark blue berries in late summer to fall.
Height and Spread: Typically grows 6–10 feet tall and 6–10 feet wide.
Hardiness: Hardy to USDA Zones 3–8.
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soils; tolerates clay, loam, or sandy soils.

Specifications:

Plant Size: 6–10 feet tall, 6–10 feet wide.
Growth Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8.
Flowering/Fruiting: Flowers in late spring to early summer; berries in late summer to fall.
Fall Interest: Leaves turn yellow to red; berries provide visual interest.

Ideal Uses:

Pollinator Gardens: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Wildlife Plantings: Provides berries and cover for birds and small mammals.
Naturalized Landscapes: Perfect for woodland edges, meadows, and native gardens.
Mixed Borders & Shrub Beds: Adds summer blooms, fruit, and fall color to perennial and shrub plantings.

Arrowwood Viburnum is a hardy and ecologically valuable native shrub. Its showy flowers, ornamental berries, and seasonal color make it an excellent choice for naturalized landscapes, pollinator gardens, and wildlife-friendly plantings.