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Arrowwood Viburnum

Viburnum dentatum

Other common name(s):

Southern Arrowwood

Family:

Adoxaceae (Adoxa Family)

Plant Ecoregion Distribution Map

Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes, Western Gulf Coastal Plain
Northern Humid Gulf Coastal Prairies
Flatwoods, Southern Tertiary Uplands

Plant Characteristics

Growth Form

Shrub

Height

6
to
10
ft.

Spread

12
to
12
ft.

Leaf Retention

Deciduous

Lifespan

Perennial

Habitat and Care Requirements

Soil Type(s)

Sand, Loam, Acid, Poor Drainage, Moist, Dry

Light Requirement

Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Water Requirement

Low, Medium

Native Habitat

Woodland, Wetland or Riparian

Bloom and Attraction

Bloom Color

White

Bloom Season

Spring, Summer

Seasonal Interest

Fruit, Fall Color, Nectar, Pollen, Larval Host

Wildlife Benefit

Butterflies, Birds, Small Mammals, Bees

Maintenance

Maintenance free. Flood, insect and disease tolerant. It is the most soil-adaptable of the viburnums. Prefers stream banks and moist woods. If necessary, prune for shape. Propagation: Seed, Suckers at the base can be easily transplanted.

Comments

Blooms May-July. White, flat-topped flower clusters are followed by dark blue berries. Leaves are toothed and grooved. Stems are arching and downy. Provides beautiful red fall color. Attracts: Gamebirds, songbirds and small mammals. Pollination: Butterflies, birds. Larval host: Spring Azure.

References

1) Griffith, Bryce, Omernick & Rodgers (2007). Ecoregions of Texas., 2) Wasowski and Wasowski, Native Texas Plants Landscaping Region by Region, 1991, pg. 306. 3) https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=VIDE. 4) https://portal.torcherbaria.org/portal/taxa/index.php?taxon=Viburnum+dentatum&formsubmit=Search+Terms. 5) http://bonap.net/TDC/Image/Map?taxonType=Species&taxonId=139&locationType=County&mapType=Normal. 6) https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=35251#null

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Native Plant Society of Texas
PO Box 3017
Fredericksburg, TX 78624

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