Botanical profile

Viburnum dentatum

Latin name
Viburnum dentatum
Common name
Toothed viburnum
Type
Native ornamental shrub
Family
Adoxaceae

Viburnum dentatum, commonly known as arrowwood viburnum, is a native deciduous shrub with an upright, bushy habit, prized for its high hardiness and significant ecological value. Vigorous and adaptable, it forms a dense mass ideal for informal hedges, natural screens, and biodiversity-enhancing landscapes. In spring, it produces large, flat cymes of small, slightly fragrant, creamy-white flowers, rich in nectar and highly attractive to pollinators. Its dull green, finely toothed foliage turns yellow to reddish-purple in autumn. In late summer, abundant clusters of blue-black berries appear, decorative and highly favored by birds. Viburnum dentatum tolerates various soils well, including slightly moist ones, and is a reliable choice for naturalized gardens and ecological plantings.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate, tolerates slightly damp soil
Fertilization
Compost in spring
Soil type
Normal to slightly damp, well-drained
Minimum temperature
-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Creamy white
Fruiting
Abundant clusters of black-blue, pruinose berries, appreciated by birds
Foliage color
Matte green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Dense bushy upright
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
10 ft (3 m)
Width
10 ft (3 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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