Viburnum dentatum
Common name: Arrowwood Viburnum
An eastern US viburnum that has been introduced in the Chicago area. Blooms in May with clusters of white flowers. Like most viburnums, it needs only a few hours of sun to do well. However, it will grow in full sun on good garden soil. Fruit is blue and devoured by birds during fall migration. Fall color is maroon-red. I use this plant frequently in tree/shrub borders on 3-4‘ centers. Arrowwood can get leggy, but this can be prevented if it is pruned to the ground every couple of years.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Shrubs
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Uncompacted Urban Soils, Harsh Exposure Tolerant, Compacted/New Construction Soils, Road-side/Salt Tolerant, Yards that Flood
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Savannas, Woodlands
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump
Growth rate
Fast
Flower color
White
Fall color
Red Orange Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 8 Feet
- Mature width
- 5 Feet
- Max height
- 12 Feet
- Max width
- 8 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Loved by birds Pollinator hot spot