Viburnum, Blue Muffin

Viburnum dentatum 'Christom' | Blue Muffin™

Height: 3-5ft
Spread: 3-4ft
Zone: 3-8
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Bloom Time/Color: May-June; white
Uses: Hedge, massing, specimen, borders
Maintenance: Low
Other: Fall color, attracts butterflies, native

Arrowwood viburnums are very popular natives because of their multi season interest and tolerance to varied growing conditions. With spring comes the onset of broad, flat, lacy white flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators and eventually mature into drooping clusters of bluish-black berries in autumn. Dark green, pointed/toothed oval leaves cover the plant throughout the growing season and often have varied fall color displays in shades of red, orange, or yellow. Plants have little to no disease or insect problems and are found in moist, well-drained soils (though tolerable of clay, salts, and other growing conditions) in full sun or part shade. As the plant matures, it also has some drought tolerability. Blue Muffin™ is known for its compact habit, orange-red fall color, and bright blue berries.