Blue Muffin Arrowwood Viburnum is a multi-stemmed native deciduous shrub with a compact rounded habit. Its glossy, toothed green foliage has a varying fall color yellow, to orange or red. Flat-topped clusters of white flowers bloom in late spring and are followed by bright blue drupes in summer that persist in winter. Flowers best in loamy, moist well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. 'Chicago Lustre' is a recommended cultivar to cross-pollinate with to produce berries.
Viburnum dentatum also acts as a host for the Spring Azure butterfly.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Origins:
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Eastern N. America; GA Native
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Height:
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5' - 7'
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Spread:
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5’ - 7'
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Spacing:
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6'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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3 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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White
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Prune immediately as needed after flowering. No serious pests or diseases. Watch for whiteflies.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Hedges, and Foundation Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, Sweetspire, Magnolia
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Viburnum dentatum Christom Blue Muffin 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Viburnum dentatum Christom Blue Muffin 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Proven Winners, Blue Muffin® Arrowwood Viburnum
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
