Arrow Wood, Southern arrowwood, Southern Arrowwood Viburnum

Viburnum dentatum

Physical Characteristics

Viburnum dentatum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 4.5 m (14ft 9in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 2. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Eastern N. America - New Brunswick to Ontario and New York, south to Georgia and Florida.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A pleasantly sweet flavour, but there is very little edible flesh surrounding a relatively large seed[K]. The fruit is up to 9.5mm in diameter[200].

Medicinal Uses

Birthing aid Contraceptive A decoction of the twigs has been taken by women to prevent conception[257]. A poultice of the plant has been applied to the swollen legs of a woman after she has given birth[257]. Both of the above uses are for the sub-species V. dentatum lucidum. Ait.[257].

Known Hazards

None known