Sparkler® Arrowwood Viburnum
Viburnum dentatum 'SMVDE' PP #28,092
Description | 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. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Late spring to early summer |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall and wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Companion Plants | Magnolia (Magnolia); Beautyberry (Callicarpa); Astilbe (Astilbe); Phlox (Phlox); Bee Balm (Monarda) |
Care | Highly 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. |
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Lore | Widely 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5
Good to grow!
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La Grange Park Ace Hardware 900 E. 31st St.
La Grange Park, Illinois 60526 -
Platt Hill Nursery, Inc. - Bloomingdale 222 W. Lake St.
Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108 -
Lowe's 400 West Army Trail
Carol Stream, Illinois 60188
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