Spring Garden Tips

Arrowwood Viburnum

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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

Bluish-black drupe

Fall Color

Yellow, red, reddish-purple, burgundy

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

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