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Species: Viburnum dentatum

(vye-bur'num den-tay'tum)

Viburnum dentatum

Arrowwood

Found on Course Walks

Viburnums, Groundcovers & Vines

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

Many cultivars exist for this species. All are currently susceptible to the Viburnum Leaf Beetle. Below are some of the cultivars this species has on offer.

'Autumn Jazz', 'Blue Blaze', 'Blue Muffin', 'Chicago Luster', 'Emerald Lustre', 'Moonglow', 'Morton', 'Pathfinder', 'Perle Bleu', 'Red Feather'

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub > 8 feet, Shrub 4 to 8 feet

8' - 10' (spread 8' - 10')

Deciduous

rounded, upright

full sun or part shade

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

4a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Tolerates salt spray

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

Very susceptible to V. Leaf Beetle

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

easily transplanted; suckers; Native to Eastern & Midwestern US and Canada

Native Range Map

Native Range Map Image

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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