Chicago Lustre Viburnum Shrub Plant 2.5″ Pot – Arrowwood Viburnum Tree

Viburnum Shrub: A Garden Highlight

The Viburnum Shrub is a standout choice for any garden, celebrated for its upright, rounded habit and glossy, deep green foliage that transforms into a stunning red to purple hue in the fall. This deciduous shrub offers year-round interest, beginning with creamy white flowers that bloom in June, maturing into clusters of globe-shaped, deep porcelain blue to blue-purple fruit by August, providing a valuable food source for birds. Its adaptability to various soil conditions, including dry, poor soil, and its tolerance to heat, drought, and pollution, make it a robust and low-maintenance addition to your landscape. This viburnum typically reaches a mature height and width of 8-10 feet.

This Arrowwood Viburnum is incredibly versatile in the landscape. It makes an excellent choice for creating formal or informal hedges, defining borders, planting in groups for a fuller effect, or as a standalone specimen shrub. The plant’s dense growth habit provides privacy and visual appeal, while its seasonal changes ensure continuous interest throughout the year. With its ability to thrive in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-7, this Viburnum Shrub is well-suited to a wide range of climates, offering beauty and resilience to your outdoor space.

Choosing this Viburnum Shrub means investing in a plant that delivers consistent beauty and ecological benefits. Its attractive fruit not only adds visual appeal but also supports local bird populations, making your garden a haven for wildlife. The vibrant fall foliage ensures your garden remains captivating even as seasons change. Its robust nature means less time spent on maintenance and more time enjoying your beautiful landscape.

Key Benefits of this Viburnum Shrub:

• Year-Round Interest: Enjoy creamy white flowers in June, followed by striking blue-purple fruit in August and vibrant fall foliage.
• Adaptable: Thrives in various soil types and tolerates heat, drought, and pollution.
• Wildlife Friendly: Provides food for birds with its attractive fruit.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for hedges, borders, group plantings, or as a specimen shrub.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established.

Planting instructions are included with every order to ensure successful establishment and growth. Provide medium watering to help your new Viburnum Shrub flourish. This plant is an excellent addition for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking a reliable and beautiful shrub for their landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions about this Viburnum Shrub

How big will this Viburnum Shrub get?
This viburnum typically reaches a mature height and width of 8-10 feet.

What kind of soil does this Arrowwood Viburnum need?
This viburnum is highly adaptable but prefers well-drained soil. It can tolerate clay, dry, and poor soil conditions.

How much sunlight does this Garden Shrub require?
It thrives in full sun, which promotes the best flowering and fall color for this landscape plant.

When is the best time to plant this Deciduous Shrub?
The ideal planting time is in the spring or fall to allow the roots to establish before extreme temperatures set in.

How often should I water my newly planted Viburnum Shrub?
Water regularly after planting to help establish the root system. Once established, it requires medium watering.