Viburnum dentatum Arrow wood (Caprifoliaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Viburnum dentatum
Arrow wood
Deciduous shrub
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The Viburnum dentatum plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New Brunswick to Ontario and New York, south to Georgia and Florida. It is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Arrow wood.

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Latin Name:  Viburnum dentatum
Common Name:  Arrow wood
Family:  Caprifoliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moist soils[235].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils but is ill-adapted for poor soils and for dry situations[1]. It prefers a deep rich loamy soil in sun or semi-shade[11, 200]. Best if given shade from the early morning sun in spring[200]. Plants are self-incompatible and need to grow close to a genetically distinct plant in the same species in order to produce fruit and fertile seed[11, 200].

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