Arrowwood viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) vy-BURN-um den-TAY-tum Genus:  Viburnum This woody, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub has a rounded shape and grows 5 to 9 feet tall and wide. It has toothed leaves and small, creamy white flowers in May to June that mature to bluish black spherical fruits. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Arrowwood viburnum is useful in mass plantings and groupings. It's easy to transplant. Care:  Highly adaptable, it can take some shade but prefers full sun. Propagation:  Take greenwood cuttings in summer. Problems:  Gray mold (Botrytis), rust, downy mildew, powdery mildew, wood rot, Verticillium wilt, leaf spots, and dieback. Aphids, scale insects, weevils, Japanese beetles, mealybugs, Viburnum beetle, tree hoppers.

Overview

Height 6 ft. to 10 ft. Spread 6 ft. to 10 ft. Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Adaptable Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Song Birds, Native Bloom Time Late Spring Flower Color White Uses Beds and Borders, Screening Style Cottage Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Shrubs