Viburnum dentatum
Northern Arrowwood
General
A medium shrub common in shrub swamps and forested wetlands. Tolerates partial shade and various soil moistures.
Plant Description
Medium sized shrub growing 6-12'. Multi-stemmed and roundish. Obovate, coarsely serrate, opposite leaves. Clusters of small white flowers bloom May to June and give way to clusters of navy-blue fruits. Smooth, straight stems with serrated leaves.
Height (ft)
6-12
Spread (ft)
6-10
Soil moisture
Medium
Soil types
Moist Loams are best, will tolerate a variety
Wetland indicator
FACW-
Shade tolerance
Tolerant, Full Sun to Full Shade
Bloom color
White
Bloom period
Spring
Fall conspicuous
Yes
Anaerobic tolerance
No
Drought tolerance
Moderate
Salinity tolerance
Low to slightly moderate
Self-Pollinating?
No
Range
Eastern United States, from Maine to Florida and Texas.
Kartesz, J.T. 2024. Floristic Synthesis of North America, Version 1.0. Biota of North America Program (BONAP) [website http://bonap.org/]
Additional Information
According to BRIT - Native American Ethnobotany Database, the Ojibwa used the bark of this species as in ingredient in "kinnikkinnick" which is a smoking mixture of different herbs.