Arrowwood viburnum, southern arrowwood, American arrowwood, roughish arrowwood
Vigorous and reliable, Viburnum dentatum (Southern Arrow Wood) is an attractive multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a profusion of flat clusters packed with creamy-white flowers in late spring to late summer. Attractive to butterflies, bumblebees, and other native bees, they are followed by blue-black berries that are devoured by birds and wildlife. Its slender, elongate, and ascending branches are clothed with ovate, coarsely toothed, lustrous dark green leaves, 4 in. long (10 cm).
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone | 2-8 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Late Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Height | 6' - 8' (ft), 8' - 10' (ft) |
| Spread | 6' - 8' (ft), 8' - 10' (ft) |
| Spacing | 72-120" |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fruit & Berries, Showy |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Dry Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Rain Gardens |
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Arrowwood viburnum (Viburnum dentatum)
Arrowwood viburnum, southern arrowwood, American arrowwood, roughish arrowwood
Vigorous and reliable, Viburnum dentatum (Southern Arrow Wood) is an attractive multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a profusion of flat clusters packed with creamy-white flowers in late spring to late summer. Attractive to butterflies, bumblebees, and other native bees, they are followed by blue-black berries that are devoured by birds and wildlife. Its slender, elongate, and ascending branches are clothed with ovate, coarsely toothed, lustrous dark green leaves, 4 in. long (10 cm). |
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