Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
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| Genus | Viburnum |
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| Species | dentatum |
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| Common Name | arrowwood, arrowwood viburnum |
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| iTree Code | VIDE |
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Plant Form
| Form | Shrub/Small tree |
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| Height | 9 feet |
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| Spread | 8 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | Shiny dark green leaves are oval - oblong shaped with regularly coarse toothed margins. They are 1.5-4" long. |
Leaf Type
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Simple |
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| Bark | Gray- Gray/Brown at maturity |
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| Bud | Glabrous-glossy, lower scale forms a V-shape. Small is size and green-brown |
Bud Arrangement
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Opposite |
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| Twig | Slender and angled |
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| Flower | Flowers are white with yellow stamens giving the appearance of creamy white flowers. |
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| Fruit | Blue-black drupes, .25" in size. |
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| Fall Color | Dark green or maroon purple |
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Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance |
| Min | 3a |
Min | 5.0 |
Soil | Moderate |
| Max | 8a |
Max | 7.5 |
Spray | Moderate |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
| Intolerant |
Moderate |
Unknown |
