SCIENTIFIC NAME: Viburnum dentatum 'Synnestvedt' (Chicago Lustre®)

COMMON NAME: Chicago Lustre Arrowwood Viburnum

GARDEN SIZE: 8-12 feet tall x 8-12 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-rounded

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; Glossy dark green

FLOWERS: Creamy white flowers bloom in June, followed by blue-black fruit in autumn with cross-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 Blue Muffin) to be nearby for pollination.