Southern arrowwood (Viburnum dentatum)

Quick Facts

• Type: shrub
• Size: 6-10 ft x 6-10 ft
• Sun: Full sun to Part shade
• Water: Medium to Wet

Care & Propagation

Tough and adaptable; handles wet feet and part shade. Plant two for heavy fruit set — birds will empty the branches by fall.

Wildlife Value

White flower clusters attract butterflies and native bees; blue-black drupes are a top fall food for songbirds.

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🌴 In Florida

Ask for the 'Asheii' form (sold as V. dentatum 'Asheii') — a southern selection with glossier foliage and better heat tolerance, the one best suited to Florida.

✨ Fun fact

Ask for the 'Asheii' form — glossier foliage, better heat tolerance, the Florida-ready upgrade. Plant two so they cross-pollinate and fruit heavily; the birds will strip the branches bare by fall, which is honestly the whole point.

🌿 Keep exploring

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• Adam's Needle (Yucca filamentosa)
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• American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)