Purchased for the color & size. These are ok . Bottom half of shrubs are dead. Charle Brown shrubs
Arrowwood
Arrowwood
$96.75
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Quantity
25 in stock
Viburnum dentatum
Choose Arrowwood if you want a tough native-style shrub for an informal hedge, wildlife planting, or property edge. Its strength is dense seasonal cover with flowers and berries; the tradeoff is that it needs room and won’t give evergreen winter privacy.
Buy This If
- You want a natural deciduous hedge.
- Birds are part of the plan.
- You have room for a broad shrub.
Skip This If
- You need evergreen winter privacy.
- The site is tight or formal.
- Soil stays very dry or soggy.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | It gives spring bloom, berries when pollinated, and a natural shrub shape, but it is not a formal focal point. |
| Growth Rate | B | It fills in at a steady pace without becoming a constant pruning job. |
| Maintenance | B | It needs occasional thinning and cleanup, especially if you want to control size. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Deer may browse Arrowwood, so protect young plants where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | D | It wants elbow room and can overwhelm tight beds near walks, steps, or windows. |
| Screening Value | B+ | It makes a dense seasonal screen, but it drops leaves and will not block winter views. |
Compare It To
Blue Muffin® Viburnum
Choose Arrowwood for a looser, larger natural hedge; choose Blue Muffin® Viburnum for a more compact, tidier viburnum with a stronger berry-focused role.
Nannyberry Viburnum
Choose Arrowwood for a broad shrub screen; choose Nannyberry Viburnum if you want a taller, more woodland-edge look.
Koreanspice Viburnum
Choose Koreanspice Viburnum near patios for fragrance; choose Arrowwood for screening, birds, and a more natural border.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we’d typically use Arrowwood in a mixed border or loose hedge, not a tight front-bed lineup. Give it space, pair with another compatible viburnum when berries matter, and prune after flowering.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 5-10 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 6-10 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-8a |
| Spacing | 6-8 ft |
| Sun | Full sun to partial shade |
| Moisture | Moist but well-drained |
| Growth Habit | Arching, erect, multi-stemmed, rounded deciduous shrub |
Customers Usually Ask
Will Arrowwood get berries?
Usually better with another compatible viburnum nearby for pollination.
Is it good for privacy?
Yes for seasonal screening, not for winter privacy.
Can I keep it small?
Not easily; choose a smaller shrub if space is limited.
Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31008
