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The creamy white flowers of an Arrowwood Viburnum, a tough and adaptable native shrub.

Type

Native

Sunlight Type

Full Sun

Soil Type

Adaptable, Tolerates Clay Soil

Attracts

Birds, Bees

Benefits 

Supports Wildlife, Low Maintenance, Hardy, Pollinator Hub, Great for Privacy/Screening, Showy Foliage, Flowers

Arrowwood Viburnum

A Native Shrub for All Seasons

Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) is a workhorse native shrub that brings beauty to the garden in every season. Spring features creamy white flower clusters; summer offers glossy, dark green foliage; autumn brings blue-black berries and red fall color. Historically, Native Americans used its straight stems to make arrow shafts.

Why You Need It:

  • Bird Buffet: The dark blue berries are a high-energy food source for migrating birds.
  • Hedge Material: Its dense, upright habit makes it excellent for informal screening.
  • Adaptable: Thrives in sun or part shade and tolerates wet soils easily.

Planting Tips:

Plant in Full Sun to Part Shade. For the best berry production, it is helpful to plant more than one genetically different shrub to encourage cross-pollination.

     

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