Viburnum dentatum (Arrowwood Viburnum) Unity Grown

Viburnum dentatum, commonly called arrowwood viburnum, is an upright, multi-trunked, deciduous shrub usualy growing to about 6-10' tall with a similar width. In the spring, arrowwood viburnum produces attractive white flowers in flat-topped clusters, which are attractive to pollinators. In the late summer, flowers eventually give way to bright blue, berry-like fruits that persist through the fall and winter and are attractive to birds and wildlife. Glossy green leaves in the spring and summer turn to shades of yellow, orange, and red-purples in the fall alongside persistent berries, adding multi-season interest.

Viburnum dentatum performs best in medium-moist loamy soils and in full sun to partial shade, similar conditions to where it is found in woodland and stream bank areas through much of the eastern United States. Arrowwood viburnum is additionally tolerant of cold winters, clay soils, and black walnut, making it a hardy choice for woodland gardens, naturalized borders, and foundation and specimen plantings.

Note: To produce fruit, Viburnum dentatum should be planted with at least one other Viburnum that blooms at the same time in order to successfully cross-pollinate.