SCIENTIFIC NAME: Viburnum dentatum 'Ralph Senior'

COMMON NAME: Autumn Jazz® Arrowwood Viburnum

GARDEN SIZE: 10-12 feet tall by 8-10 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate to Fast

USDA ZONE: 3-8

EXPOSURE: Full sun to Part shade

WATER & SOIL: Prefers average, well-drained soils. Tolerates a range of soil types. Requires regular watering after planting, but is drought tolerant once established.

HABIT (FORM): Dense, Upright, Slightly Pendulous Branching

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; Dark green with colorful red petioles, kaleidoscope fall color (yellow, orange, red, burgundy)

FLOWERS: Creamy white, flat-topped clusters (3-4" diameter), blooming from late May to early June

PLANT ORIGIN: Midwestern and Eastern United States

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Host plant for local butterflies and moths, and food source for pollinators, birds, and small mammals. Supplies shelter and nesting sites.

FERTILIZING: Apply evergreen fertilizer in the spring and fall.

PRUNING: Minimal pruning recommended. If pruning is needed, hand pruning is suggested for best results.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.

USES: Specimen, Screening, Foundation Planting, Habitat

NOTE: Requires a different cultivar of dentatum (such as Blue Muffin) to be nearby for pollination.