{"product_id":"arrowwood-viburnum","title":"Arrowwood Viburnum","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Rugged Native Shrub for Hedges and Wildlife\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eArrowwood Viburnum (\u003cem\u003eViburnum dentatum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tough, adaptable Minnesota native and one of the best all-around hedge shrubs you can plant. Flat clusters of creamy-white flowers in late spring feed pollinators, blue-black berries follow to draw songbirds, and the glossy green foliage turns rich red to burgundy in fall. Fast-growing, dependable, and deer-resistant, it thrives in sun or shade and a wide range of soils in Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and Eagan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eViburnum dentatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–10 ft tall and wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3–8 (fully hardy across Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring (creamy-white clusters)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue-black berries (late summer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly adaptable; tolerates wet and dry soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Arrowwood as a hedge, screen, or large specimen in borders, native and pollinator plantings, and wildlife gardens. Its adaptability to sun, shade, and varied soils makes it one of the most versatile native shrubs available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early fall. This tough native establishes easily across Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill, water in well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply 2–3 times per week to establish the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during dry spells; it tolerates both wet and dry soils once established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drip line or soaker hose keeps the root zone evenly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a Minnesota native?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, arrowwood viburnum is native to Minnesota and excellent for wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it grow in tough spots?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's remarkably adaptable to sun or shade and wet or dry soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it produce berries?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, blue-black berries that songbirds love; fruit set improves with another arrowwood nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, viburnums are generally deer-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Arrowwood with Blue Muffin and our other native viburnums for a wildlife-friendly hedge with strong berry set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Arrowwood Viburnum Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a privacy hedge or screen, space Arrowwood 5–6 feet apart (mature width 6–10 ft — they knit into a solid wall):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways include at least two arrowwoods (or a Blue Muffin) in the planting — cross-pollination dramatically improves the berry crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArrowwood Viburnum Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat, creamy-white flower clusters cover the shrub in late spring, buzzing with native bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, toothed green leaves make a dense screen while blue-black berries ripen in late summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage turns rich red to burgundy as songbirds strip the berry clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, arching stems hold their structure and give birds cover through the cold months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Minnesota Native   ✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Shade-Tolerant   ✔ Rain-Garden \/ Wet-Soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-muffin-viburnum\"\u003eBlue Muffin Viburnum\u003c\/a\u003e — a compact arrowwood selection that cross-pollinates for a heavier berry set on both plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/compact-american-cranberrybush-viburnum\"\u003eCompact American Cranberrybush\u003c\/a\u003e — native red berries to complement the blue-black ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-feather-viburnum\"\u003eRed Feather Viburnum\u003c\/a\u003e — striking red new growth for a mixed viburnum hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gray-dogwood\"\u003eGray Dogwood\u003c\/a\u003e — a fellow thicket-forming native that extends the wildlife screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Arrowwood Viburnum Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most forgiving shrubs we sell — sun or shade, wet or dry, clay or loam, deer pressure or not, it grows. Choose it for property-line hedges, native plantings, and bird gardens where you can give it space. Not a fit for tight foundation beds: at 6–10 feet tall and wide it will outgrow a small spot fast — use Blue Muffin there instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54315253203249,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/arrowwood-viburnum.jpg?v=1779727885","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/arrowwood-viburnum","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}