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Viburnum dentatum 'NativeStar Plum Pudding'
Arrowwood Viburnum
- A native variety!
- Thick, dense dark green foliage
- White flowers May-June
- Provide nesting, berries and cover for birds
- Dependable burgundy red fall color
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:
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
- Fragrant
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Fall Color
- Native
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Burgundy
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- 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.