Southern Arrowwood, American Arrow Wood, Arrow Wood
Vigorous and reliable, Viburnum dentatum (Arrowwood Viburnum) is a lovely multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a profusion of flat clusters packed with creamy-white flowers in late spring to late summer. Attractive to butterflies, bumblebees, and other native bees, they are followed by blue-black berries devoured by birds and wildlife.
Arrowwood Viburnum is a favored destination for a variety of bird species, including the American Robin, Cedar Waxwing, Eastern Bluebird, Gray Catbird, Northern Cardinal, Rose-Breasted Grosbeak, Red-Eyed Vireo, and Veery. With its abundant berries and dense foliage, Arrowwood Viburnum provides essential food and shelter, enriching the habitat for these avian visitors.
Its slender, elongate, and ascending branches are clothed with ovate, coarsely toothed, lustrous dark green leaves, 4 inches long (10 cm). They turn shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall. Native to eastern North America, Arrowwood Viburnum occurs naturally in low alluvial woods on terraces and wooded slopes. Incredibly cold-hardy, this viburnum species prefers moist, well-drained soils. Arrowwood Viburnum is an excellent species for wildlife food and habitat, landscape, and beautification. It makes a lovely hedge or screen and is a must in bird gardens.
| Hardiness |
2 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Adoxaceae |
| Genus | Viburnum |
| Common names | Viburnum, Arrowwood |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
| Spread |
6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
| Spacing |
72" - 120" (180cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Deer, Dry Soil, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
2 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Adoxaceae |
| Genus | Viburnum |
| Common names | Viburnum, Arrowwood |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
| Spread |
6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
| Spacing |
72" - 120" (180cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Deer, Dry Soil, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
How many Viburnum dentatum (Arrowwood Viburnum) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Viburnum dentatum (Arrowwood Viburnum) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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