Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum)

Estimated Height at Pickup: 2-3’, 3 gal A.k.a. southern arrowwood. A viburnum with distinct, prominently veined and coarsely toothed leaves. Fairly adaptable and tolerant, it provides late summer/early fall berries for birds. Flowers are small, but grouped in clusters that can be four inches wide.Pollination: 2+ individuals needed. Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic Soil Type: Adaptable Height: 5’-15’ Width: 5’-15’ Bloom Color: White Bloom Time: May-Jun Fruit: Blue/black drupes (berries) mature in late spring/ early fall. Fall Color: Yellow, Orange, Red Root Type: Branching Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract flies and beetles- bumblebees, butterflies, and skippers are uncommon visitors. Hosts the spring azure butterfly, moths such as the pink prominent and horrid zale, and a couple beetles and smaller insects. Berries are eaten by a variety of birds including bluebirds, thrushes, and cedar waxwings. Commonly browsed by deer. Notes: More than one