Arrowwood Viburnum

Viburnum dentatum (Arrowwood viburnum) 3 feet

Like majority of Dentatum it boast simple opposite leaves along with berry like drupes. The foliage of Dentatum turns into yellow color from red in the late falls. The localized distinctions of this species are very common over its complete geographic range. Common variations include leaf shape size as well as positioning of the pubescence over leaf petioles and undersides. This multi stemmed deciduous woody shrub bears a sounded shape plus grows about 5-9 feet wide and tall. It boasts toothed leaves along with creamy tiny white flowers during May June and July. The flowers of Dentatum mature to black and bluish spherical fruits. The dark blue small fruits that are produced in the late summers are generally eaten by the birds. The Dentatum/ Arrowwood’s fall color is reddish purple or pure red.

Some noteworthy traits of Dentatum include:

• It is extremely useful in groupings and mass plantings it is simple to transplant.

• Care: -It is highly adaptable and can take some shade however likes full sun.

• Propagation: - Take the greenwood cuttings during summer

• Issues:- Bortytis Gray mold downy mildew rust wood rot powdery mildew dieback leaf spots and Verticillium.

Scale insects aphids Japanese beetles weevils Viburnum beetle mealybugs and tree hoppers. Dentatum/ arrowwood grow at its best in partial shade or sun as well as tolerate any kind of garden soil. This plant expands fairly quickly and also transplants well. This shrub looks at its best when have 2-4 inches clusters of flowers and allures all the onlookers. The best part about this shrub is that it requires less care and can be easily grown in very little shade or under full sun shine.

Zone 3-8

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