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Sparkler® Arrowwood Viburnum
Viburnum dentatum 'SMVDE' PP #28,092
Pronunciation: vy-BER-num den-TAY-tum
SKU #40995
A densely branched, upright, deciduous shrub with lustrous, dark green, ruffled foliage that turns bright yellow to red in fall. Creamy white, flat-topped umbels give way to large clusters of showy blue-black berries that will delight birds. A hardy and reliable hedge, screen or border background, ideal for urban landscapes or native gardens.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall and wide.
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Magnolia (Magnolia); Beautyberry (Callicarpa); Astilbe (Astilbe); Phlox (Phlox); Bee Balm (Monarda) |
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable to a wide variety of soil types; prefers moist and well-drained. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune only as needed to shape. |
| Lore | Widely distributed in eastern North America, the strong, straight stems of native Viburnum dentatum shrubs were reportedly used as arrow shafts by several Native American tribes, hence the common name Arrowwood. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.