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.