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Arrow-wood

Viburnum dentatum

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Lustrous, dark-green foliage turns yellow to wine-red in fall. Suckers freely from base; suckers require periodic cutting unless a dense, thicket growth is desired. This species is adaptable to many soil types and moisture levels. Attracts butterflies and birds. Food source for caterpillars.

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Details

Plant Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Project Uses

Bioswale / Rain Garden / Green Dry Basin

Riparian Restoration

Wetland Restoration

Tendency to Spread

Medium

Height (ft)

6-10

Flower Color

White

Fall Showy?

Yes

Flowering Time

May-June

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance