Sparkler® Arrowwood Viburnum

Viburnum dentatum 'SMVDE' PP #28,092

Pronunciation: vy-BER-num den-TAY-tum
SKU #40995
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A densely branched, upright, deciduous shrub with lustrous, dark green, ruffled foliage that turns bright yellow to red in fall. Creamy white, flat-topped umbels give way to large clusters of showy blue-black berries that will delight birds. A hardy and reliable hedge, screen or border background, ideal for urban landscapes or native gardens.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall and wide.

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Bloom TimeLate spring to early summer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsMagnolia (Magnolia); Beautyberry (Callicarpa); Astilbe (Astilbe); Phlox (Phlox); Bee Balm (Monarda)
Care InstructionsHighly adaptable to a wide variety of soil types; prefers moist and well-drained. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune only as needed to shape.
LoreWidely distributed in eastern North America, the strong, straight stems of native Viburnum dentatum shrubs were reportedly used as arrow shafts by several Native American tribes, hence the common name Arrowwood.
Details
Bloom TimeLate spring to early summer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsMagnolia (Magnolia); Beautyberry (Callicarpa); Astilbe (Astilbe); Phlox (Phlox); Bee Balm (Monarda)
Care
Care InstructionsHighly adaptable to a wide variety of soil types; prefers moist and well-drained. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune only as needed to shape.
History
LoreWidely distributed in eastern North America, the strong, straight stems of native Viburnum dentatum shrubs were reportedly used as arrow shafts by several Native American tribes, hence the common name Arrowwood.

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Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.