Botanical profile
Viburnum dentatum 'Chicago Luster'
Latin name
Viburnum dentatum 'Chicago Luster'
Common name
Viburnum 'Chicago Lustre'
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Adoxaceae
Viburnum dentatum 'Chicago Lustre', commonly known as 'Chicago Lustre' arrowwood viburnum, is a deciduous shrub with an upright, dense habit, recognized for its hardiness and abundant spring blooms. In spring, it is covered with large, flat cymes of small, slightly fragrant, creamy-white flowers, rich in nectar and highly appreciated by pollinators. Its lustrous dark green foliage, brighter than the species type, turns beautiful shades of yellow to purple in autumn. In late summer, it produces abundant clusters of decorative, glaucous blue-black berries that are highly sought after by birds. Vigorous and adaptable, Viburnum dentatum 'Chicago Lustre' is perfectly suited for informal hedges, natural screens, and biodiversity-friendly landscaping, while offering excellent hardiness and high tolerance to various soil types.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common nameViburnum 'Chicago Lustre'
Latin nameViburnum dentatum 'Chicago Luster'
FamilyAdoxaceae
TypeOrnamental shrub
Plant
description
description
Viburnum dentatum 'Chicago Lustre', commonly known as 'Chicago Lustre' arrowwood viburnum, is a deciduous shrub with an upright, dense habit, recognized for its hardiness and abundant spring blooms. In spring, it is covered with large, flat cymes of small, slightly fragrant, creamy-white flowers, rich in nectar and highly appreciated by pollinators. Its lustrous dark green foliage, brighter than the species type, turns beautiful shades of yellow to purple in autumn. In late summer, it produces abundant clusters of decorative, glaucous blue-black berries that are highly sought after by birds. Vigorous and adaptable, Viburnum dentatum 'Chicago Lustre' is perfectly suited for informal hedges, natural screens, and biodiversity-friendly landscaping, while offering excellent hardiness and high tolerance to various soil types.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureSun to partial shade
Soil
Average to slightly moist, well-drained
Watering
Moderate, tolerates slightly moist soil
Fertilization
Compost in spring
Appearance,
season
and garden
season
and garden
Bloom period
Spring
Flower colorCreamy white
Foliage colorDark glossy green
Habit / shape
Dense draft
Fruiting
Abundant clusters of black-blue, pruinose berries, appreciated by birds
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height10 ft (3 m)
Spread8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature-35°C
Foliage typeObsolete
ButterfliesAttracts butterflies
PollinatorsSupports pollinators
PetsPet friendly
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Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
