Viburnum dentatum
shrubZones 3–8nativedeer resistantVersatile native shrub with flat-topped white flower clusters in spring, blue-black berries in fall, and reddish-purple autumn color. Excellent wildlife plant.
Shape and thin after bloom period. Remove oldest stems at ground level to renew the shrub.
Check leaves for skeletonized tissue and small larvae. This pest can completely defoliate viburnums.
Do not prune in fall. Berries provide essential food for fall-migrating and overwintering birds.
Berries are a top food source for migrating songbirds including bluebirds, robins, and cedar waxwings. Flowers attract native bees and beneficial insects.
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