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BLUE MUFFIN®

Viburnum - Arrowwood

Viburnum dentatum

'Christom'

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Clusters of blue fruit on Blue Muffin viburnum "} The white flowers of Blue Muffin viburnum
  • Native to North America
  • Compact habit
  • Fall interest
Description

More compact than other arrowwood viburnum, Blue Muffin® is ideally scaled for home landscapes. It adapts to locations with full sun or partial shade. Clean white flowers make for a crisp contrast with the glossy green leaves in early to mid-summer. The showy blue fruit that inspired the name appear in late summer and fall, provided a pollinator is nearby (we recommend Chicago Lustre®).

USDA Zone
3 - 8 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
5 - 7'
Width
5 - 7'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Adaptable to all soils except very wet sites.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood. However, pruning after bloom will remove the potential for fruit to set. As such, its best to avoid pruning except selective removal of branches as needed.

Uses

Hedges; mass plantings; mixed borders.

Growing Tips

Fruit production is increased by planting a compatible cultivar of arrowwood near by for cross pollination. Chicago Lustre is a reliable choice, though some people report success with other selections, as well as with native populations of V. dentatum.

  • Tag: Blue Muffin® Viburnum Tag
  • Grower Sheet: Blue Muffin® Viburnum Grower Sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Blue Muffin® Viburnum Spec Sheet

    • Features: Fall interest, Native, Attracts pollinators, Deer resistant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Compact

    Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum - Arrowwood, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Fall interest, Native, Attracts pollinators, Deer resistant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Compact

    Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum - Arrowwood, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage