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Viburnum dentatum
Viburnum
- Very hardy and easy to grow
- Flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators
- Fruit is a songbird magnet
- Outstanding in a mixed border planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average to loamy, medium moisture, well-drained soil and full to partial sun. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Somewhat drought tolerant once established, salt tolerance varies by species. Pruning can be done right after flowering or for shaping and size control when dormant in winter. Plants can be fertilized annually in spring with an organic fertilizer. Some species may sucker, these can be removed if desired. Mulching is beneficial.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fall Color
- Naturalizing
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Cold Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
- No Fertilizing
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Native
- Specimen
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Purple
- Dark Green
- Red
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
- Dry Soil
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Viburnum
Common Name: Viburnum
Upright, rounded, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub with broad ovate, serrate, sometimes glossy, green leaves. Fall color varies by species but may be yellow, dull red or burgundy. Fragrant or non-fragrant white flowers in rounded or flattened clusters bloom in spring. Flowers are followed by berry-like drupes wich mature to blue-black in late summer to fall. Great for group plantings, shrub borders, hedges and foundation plantings. Viburnum dentatum and lentago are native.