Viburnum dentatum
Botanical Name
Viburnum dentatum
Hardiness
Zones (2)3 to 8
Height
6 to 8(15) feet
Width
6 to 15 feet
Flowers
Late May to early June: white, flat topped cyme, malodorous
Fruit
Oval blue or bluish-black drupe, September to October, persistent red pedicels, birds love
Fall Color
Yellow to red to reddish-purple
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Moist to dry, adaptable
Planting and Care
Transplants easily, drought tolerant and moderately salt tolerant, fruit attracts birds, may need occasional rejuvenation pruning
Problems
None serious
Varieties to Consider
Blue MuffinTM - 5', heavy fruit set
'Moonglow' - larger, glossy dark green leaves
'Morton' - burgundy fall color, 12' tall and wide
'Ralph Senior' - 10-12'x8-10'; yellow, red and purple fall color
'Moonglow' - larger, glossy dark green leaves
'Morton' - burgundy fall color, 12' tall and wide
'Ralph Senior' - 10-12'x8-10'; yellow, red and purple fall color
Did you know?
Native Americans used the long straight stems to make arrows, giving it its common name.