SCIENTIFIC NAME: Viburnum dentatum 'Christom' (Blue Muffin®)

COMMON NAME: Blue Muffin Arrowwood Viburnum

GARDEN SIZE: 5-7 feet tall x 5-7 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

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): Upright

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; Green

FLOWERS: White flowers bloom on old wood in early to mid-summer, followed by blue berries in fall if a different cultivar (such as Chicago Lustre) is nearby for pollination

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 Chicago Lustre) to be nearby for pollination.