Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Arrow-wood
Arrow-wood viburnum
Arrowwood viburnum
Southern arrowwood
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
10.0
Width (ft)
6.0 -
10.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Habitat
Swamps and wet woods, bogs, floodplain forests, stream banks; low, wet acid-sand habitats
Wildlife value
It is a potential host for the Spring Azure butterfly. Its fruits are eaten by songbirds, grouse, wild turkeys and squirrels.
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Additional Notes
Stems very straight, nice structure in winter. Very adaptable to varying sun and soil. Two are needed to produce fruit. Not very drought tolerant. Suckering. The most salt-tolerant of the viburnums. Needs protection from deer until it outgrows them
Flower Color
Cream/White
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Month
March
April
Fall Color
Burgandy/Red
Gold/Yellow
Purple/lavender
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Low Maintenance
Yes
Good Choice for Public Spaces
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)
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