Arrowwood Viburnum | Viburnum Dentatum
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) is a deciduous shrub native to most of the eastern United States along the coast and across to Texas. It can be found growing along banks of streams and across moist woodlands.
When young, its growth habit is upright and ovular; however, as the plant matures, the older growth will arch toward the ground, creating an umbrella-like form to the shrub. While it is not a showy plant, it is vigorous, hardy, and reliable. Its versatility in growth locations makes it useful as a specimen plant, as a part of a mixed shrub border or as an endearing addition to a woodland edge.
Plant Details - Arrowwood Viburnum -Viburnum Dentatum
Family: Adoxaceae
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Height: 6 - 10 ft
Spread: 4 - 10 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Flower Color: Creamy white
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract bees and butterflies, fruits are consumed by mammals and birds. The leaves of this elegant shrub are serrated or toothed, a characteristic that the plant is named after with its Latin name as dentatum, meaning teeth. Native Americans likely used this shrub’s sturdy stems to make arrows, which is where its common name comes from.
The Arrowwood Viburnum produces creamy white flower clusters as corymbs that span 4 in in diameter. In the autumn, the flower clusters give way to bright blue drupes. However, more than one genetic strain is needed to produce fruit, so if you would like to provide some resources for wildlife in your garden, plant a few of these plants! In the autumn before senescence, the foliage transforms into a variety of colors from yellows, to delightful orange tones and red hues.
Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum)
It grows across a wide variety of soil types and light conditions, and grows well in shaded areas. The best growth and blooming will be achieved when planted in moist, well drained soils in full sun. It is winter hardy and heat tolerant. Once established, it can have some drought tolerance. However, it can be susceptible to white fly so keep your eyes peeled.
While it is an easy plant to grow and does not need regular pruning, a rejuvenation pruning can be done to revive the plant after a few years. It can be propagated from seed or through softwood cuttings.
Noteworthy Characteristics of Arrowwood Viburnum
Reliable, attractive to wildlife, easy to grow This native shrub will add an endearing charm to your garden and provide attractive flowers for pollinators and delicious fruit for wildlife year after year. Shop for Arrowwood Viburnum shrubs online at TN Nursery. For 68 years, we have served the landscaping industry and homeowners with specimen plants.
