Melinda Myers

Arrowwood Viburnum

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 & Care

• Transplants easily
• Drought tolerant and moderately salt tolerant
• Fruit attracts birds
• May need occasional rejuvenation pruning

Problems

None serious

Varieties

• Blue Muffin^TM - 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