Description
Blue Blaze Viburnum is a compact native deciduous shrub with a mounded habit and deeply veined dark green foliage that turns burgundy in fall.Flat-topped clusters of fragrant creamy white flowers bloom in late spring and are followed by abundant blue-black drupes in summer that persist in winter. Flowers best in loamy, moist well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
Viburnum dentatum also acts as a host for the Spring Azure butterfly.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
5′ – 6′ |
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Spread: |
5’ – 6′ |
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Spacing: |
5′ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 – 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS:Low Maintenance. Prune immediately as needed after flowering. No serious pests or diseases. Watch for whiteflies.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Hedges, and Foundation Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, Sweetspire, Magnolia
IMAGES: Ted Bodner, Southern Weed Science Society/James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Viburnum dentatum flowers, CC BY 3.0 US, (2) Famartin, 2014-11-02 12 33 36 Arrowwood foliage during autumn along Broad Avenue in Ewing, New Jersey, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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