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.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate, tolerates slightly moist soil
Fertilization
Compost in spring
Soil type
Average to slightly moist, 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
Dark glossy green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Dense draft
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
10 ft (3 m)
Width
8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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