Arrowwood Viburnum

Botanical Name

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Viburnum dentatum

Plant Type

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Deciduous shrub

Seasons

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Plant in fall or early spring; blooms in spring

Sun Level

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Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in full sun)

Ideal Soil Temperature for Planting

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60–75°F (16–24°C)

Soil Type

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Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to clay, loam, and sandy soils

Hardiness Zones

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USDA Zones 3–8

Germination

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Seeds require cold stratification for 60–90 days before planting

P.H. Level

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Slightly acidic to neutral (5.5–7.0)

Water/Irrigation

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Moderate water needs; drought-tolerant once established

Fertilization

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Low maintenance; can use a balanced fertilizer in early spring if needed

Habit

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Rounded, multi-stemmed shrub with dense branching

Propagation

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Softwood cuttings in summer or through seed with stratification

Final Plant Height

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6–10 ft

Spread

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6–12 ft

Flowers

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Small, creamy-white clusters (corymbs) in late spring to early summer

Attracts

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Pollinators (bees, butterflies), birds (feed on berries)

Uses

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Ornamental landscaping, hedges, wildlife habitat, privacy screens, foundation plantings, native gardens, wildlife gardens

Companions

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Black-eyed Susan, Purple Coneflower, Serviceberry, Red-twig Dogwood

Pruning

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Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead/damaged branches

Toxicity

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Non-toxic to humans and pets

Pests

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Viburnum leaf beetle, aphids, scale insects

Diseases

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Powdery mildew, leaf spot, root rot (in poorly drained soils)

Fun Fact

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Native Americans used the straight stems of Arrowwood Viburnum to make arrow shafts, hence the name “Arrowwood.”