Viburnum dentatum L.

Arrowwood

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Arrowwood is native to eastern North America.

Identification: Arrowwood is a densely-branched shrub that is 6-10' (1.8-3 m) around. (Rarely, plants can reach 15' (4.6 m).) The leaves are often shiny, roughly oval, toothed, strongly textured and veined, somewhat rough to the touch, and 2-4½" (5-11 cm) long. In the fall, leaves may turn yellow or reddish purple. Cream-colored corymbs (flat-topped flower clusters) 1-4" (2.5-10 cm) across consist of tiny flowers about ⅛" (3.2 mm) across. Blue-black berries ¼" (6.3 mm) around appear in flattened clusters.

See this comparison table showing Viburnums that are presently in our database, or this nicely done Viburnum species guide.

Online References:

Missouriplants.com

Www.carolinanature.com (Viburnum dentatum var. lucidum)

The University of Connecticut Plant Database

Ohio State University

Floridata.com

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

The Missouri Botanical Garden

Illinois Wildflowers

8/11/2009 · Townsend, Mass­a­chu­setts

6/22/2023 · Florida Lake Park, Freeport, Maine

6/1/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Mass­a­chu­setts
≈ 9 × 6" (23 × 15 cm) ID is uncertain

6/22/2023 · Florida Lake Park, Freeport, Maine

7/19/2017 · Monongahela National Forest, Monongahela, West Vir­ginia
≈ 4 × 4" (11 × 10 cm)

8/1/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Mass­a­chu­setts
≈ 12 × 8" (31 × 20 cm) ID is uncertain

9/25/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Mass­a­chu­setts
≈ 5 × 7" (13 × 16 cm)

9/25/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Mass­a­chu­setts
≈ 8 × 5" (19 × 13 cm)

6/12/2023 · Viles Arboretum, Augusta, Maine

Viburnum dentatum description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 11 Jul 2023.

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8/15/2009 · Naumanns, Chelmsford, Mass­a­chu­setts
≈ 27 × 18" (69 × 46 cm) ID is uncertain

6/12/2023 · Viles Arboretum, Augusta, Maine

6/5/2012 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Mass­a­chu­setts
≈ 7 × 4½" (17 × 11 cm)

6/5/2012 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Mass­a­chu­setts
≈ 5 × 4" (13 × 10 cm)

6/1/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Mass­a­chu­setts
≈ 11 × 7" (27 × 18 cm) ID is uncertain

6/5/2013 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Mass­a­chu­setts
≈ 6 × 5" (15 × 13 cm)

6/5/2012 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Mass­a­chu­setts
≈ 5 × 8" (13 × 19 cm)

8/15/2009 · Naumanns, Chelmsford, Mass­a­chu­setts
≈ 24 × 16" (62 × 41 cm) ID is uncertain

8/1/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Mass­a­chu­setts
≈ 7 × 4½" (17 × 11 cm) ID is uncertain

8/11/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Groton Center, Groton, Mass­a­chu­setts
≈ 17 × 12" (44 × 29 cm)

7/19/2017 · Monongahela National Forest, Monongahela, West Vir­ginia
≈ 6 × 4½" (16 × 12 cm)

7/19/2017 · Monongahela National Forest, Monongahela, West Vir­ginia
≈ 8 × 5" (20 × 13 cm)

Range: Zones 2-8:

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