Southern Arrowwood, Viburnum dentatum, is a multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub (6' - 12’ x 6' -10’) that occurs over most of the state in moist woodlands and along streambanks. It blooms May - July with creamy-white flowers. Blue-black, ½”-diameter berries ripen in early Fall, and attractive foliage color is displayed later in the Fall (photo on right, below). Southern Arrowwood produces pollen and nectar for butterflies and other native insects. It is a must for attracting birds to your property. Adding Southern Arrowwood to your property not only increases the diversity of the shrub layer in your landscape, but also provides nesting and foraging sites for birds; its fruit also is highly sought after by seed eating birds. Its narrow upright form of long thin branches makes it a useful shrub for narrow beds and courtyard plantings. Ask your nursery to stock it!
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