Species arrowwood viburnum
blue-gray fruits with lime leaves and yellow-green stems

arrowwood viburnum

Viburnum dentatum

Arrowwood viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) is an attractive deciduous shrub with showy white blooms in spring and bright red berries in autumn. The rounded leaves are glossy green in summer, turning yellow, orange or reddish in fall. Arrowwood viburnums prefer full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soils. They transplant easily and tolerate dry soils or occasional flooding. The small clusters of flowers attract bees and butterflies, while birds enjoy the fruit. This versatile native plant makes a good hedge or easy-care garden foundation.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

2 - 8

Flowers:

White Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Full sun, Part sun/part shade

Fruits:

blue,black Fruits In Summer Ready In Fall

Edible:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,red,yellow,orange

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water arrowwood viburnum with 1 to 2 inches of water per week throughout the growing season. During hot and dry weather, you should water more frequently to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Water in the early morning to allow the foliage to dry out; this will help to decrease potential diseases. Additionally, give your plant an extra deep watering once or twice a month to supply deeper water penetration in the soil. In periods of extended drought, provide additional water as needed.

sunlight

Arrowwood viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) is a hardy plant species that thrives in a full sun environment, preferably receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. However, the plant can tolerate partial shade, usually in the form of morning light and/or dapple shade throughout the day. To ensure that these plants grow to their full potential, it is best to place them in an area that receives direct sunlight for most of the daylight hours.

pruning

Arrowwood viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) should be pruned in late fall or early spring. It should be pruned lightly, removing up to 1/3 of the stems, to encourage new growth and keep the plant looking neat. When pruning, avoid removing too much at once as this can damage the plant. Cut back the branches by 1/3 to promote better airflow and open up the canopy to allow more sunlight in. Prune out any dead or diseased branches, as well as any branches growing inwards or growing too close together. In late winter or early spring, cut back any stems that have become unruly or that are taking up too much space.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Viburnum dentatum is in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.

Starts Flowering

Arrowwood viburnum typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Arrowwood viburnum typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Viburnum dentatum is in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.

Hardiness Map