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Arrowwood Viburnum

Viburnum Dentatum

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Overview

Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) is a versatile deciduous shrub, treasured for its creamy-white spring blooms and rich blue-black autumn berries. This hardy native grows 6-10 feet high and wide, thriving in zones 3-8. Ideal for hedges or screens, it offers stunning fall foliage and supports wildlife. It requires full sun to partial shade, and adapts to various soil types, with moderate moisture preference. Regular pruning maintains its attractive shape.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 2–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — scientifically known as Viburnum dentatum; shrub for full or half
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — white flowers in the gardenArrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — or as a naturalistic specimen and is prized for its ease of care; this North American native typically reaches heightsArrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — offering a profuse display of deep green; which are not only visually pleasing but also serve as a nectar source forArrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — approximately 2 to 5 inches across; pest and disease resistanceArrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — and the multi-season interest it adds to any landscape; shrub with white bloomsArrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) is a versatile deciduous shrub; ideal for hedges or screens, it offers stunning+62

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
2–8

Shape & size

Mature height
6–10 Ft.
Mature width
6–10 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — scientifically known as Viburnum dentatum; shrub for full or half
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — white flowers in the garden
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — or as a naturalistic specimen and is prized for its ease of care; this North American native typically reaches heights
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — offering a profuse display of deep green; which are not only visually pleasing but also serve as a nectar source for
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — approximately 2 to 5 inches across; pest and disease resistance
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — and the multi-season interest it adds to any landscape; shrub with white blooms
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) is a versatile deciduous shrub; ideal for hedges or screens, it offers stunning
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — offering a profuse display of deep green
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — This hardy native grows 6-10 feet high and wide, thriving in zones 3-8
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — treasured for its creamy-white spring blooms and rich blue-black autumn berries; which measure between 2 to 4 inches
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — which are not only visually pleasing but also serve as a nectar source for pollinators
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — Regular pruning maintains its attractive shape
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — It requires full sun to partial shade, and adapts to various soil types, with moderate moisture preference
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — approximately 2 to 5 inches across
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — serrated foliage throughout the growing season; white flowers in the garden
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — scientifically known as Viburnum dentatum
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — shrub for full or half; and the multi-season interest it adds to any landscape
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) is a versatile deciduous shrub; ideal for hedges or screens, it, image 47
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — turn a stunning array of yellow to red-purple in the fall, image 35
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — treasured for its creamy-white spring blooms and rich blue-black autumn berries; which measure between 2, image 48
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — Ideal for hedges or screens, it offers stunning fall foliage and supports wildlife
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — shrub with white blooms
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — which measure between 2 to 4 inches long; it requires full sun to partial shade, and adapts to various soil types
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum Dentatum) — which are not only visually pleasing but also serve as a nectar source for pollinators; this hardy native grows 6-10
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