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CHICAGO LUSTRE®

Viburnum - Arrowwood

Viburnum dentatum

'Synnestvedt'

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White flowers on Chicago Lustre viburnum "} Three large specimens of Chicago Lustre viburnums in the landscape
  • Native to North America
  • Deer resistant
  • Shade tolerant
Description

Glossy foliage is the most notable feature of this rapid growing, upright rounded plant. Also develops white flowers and nice blue fruits if a compatible pollinator is planted nearby. A Chicagoland Grows® introduction.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
10 - 12'
Width
10 - 12'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

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 border.

Growing Tips

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