Viburnum, Arrowwood (Bareroot)

Arrowwood viburnum is a robust native shrub ideal for stabilizing stream banks and enhancing moist woodland edges. We offer this species as bareroot stock for planting during late fall and early spring dormant windows.

Botanically known as Viburnum dentatum, this species is native to the majority of the Eastern United States. It naturally occurs in wet environments but demonstrates significant tolerance for varied site conditions. The Xerces Society highlights its special value to native bees and bumblebees, which visit the white flower clusters that emerge on the previous season's growth.

This shrub reaches a mature height and spread of 6–10 feet, making it suitable for screening or riparian buffers. It performs best in moist, well-drained soils and thrives in exposures ranging from shade to full sun. As a larval host for the Spring Azure butterfly, it contributes to biodiversity in restoration projects. Hardiness extends across zones 3–8.

Planting bareroot stock offers an economical way to establish larger drifts or conservation plantings. When planted in a well-prepared site, this viburnum establishes reliably, providing seasonal interest and ecological function.