Viburnaceae
arrowwood viburnum
Viburnum dentatum
Other Common Names
southern arrowwood
Plant Type
Shrub (less than 10 ft)
Life Cycle
Perennial
Typical Size
6-10 ft. tall
6-10 ft. wide
Inolerant of
Poorly Drained Soil
Propagation
By seed, By cutting, By air-layering
Plant Propagation Notes
Propagation is primarily done by softwood cuttings taken in early summer.
Plant Planting Notes
provide up to 12′ of space when planting.
Plants/Diseases
No significant disease or pest issues.
Wildlife Benefits
Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects, Fruit/seeds for birds
Leaves
The opposite leaves have cordate to ovate blades with serrate margins.
Flowers
The small white flowers grow in a clustered corymb.
Fruit
Drupes that turn blue-black in late summer and into the fall.
Bark
Gray-silver bark that is smooth and angular in cross section.
Toxicity
No known toxicity.
Edibility
The fruits are edible.
USDA Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Exposure
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
Medium, Moist
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acidic (less than 6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Native in South Carolina?
Yes
Plant Native Habitat
Marshes, streambanks, and swamps.
Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)
Secure (G5)
Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)
Not Listed
Distribution Notes
Common in the coastal plain, less common in the Piedmont and Mountains.