3 Gallon Pot: Sparkler Arrowwood Viburnum - Variegated Foliage, Spring Flowers (Zones 4-9)

Sparkler Arrowwood Viburnum: Unique Characteristics and Versatile Landscape Use

Unique Plant Features

Showy Foliage: Sparkler Arrowwood Viburnum is a deciduous shrub that boasts variegated, lustrous green ruffled foliage, making it a striking addition to any garden. As the season progresses, the foliage matures to a deep orange-red hue in the fall, adding vibrant autumn color to your landscape.

Attractive Flowers and Berries: The shrub is adorned with attractive white flowers that appear in the spring, followed by ornamental blue-black berries in the fall, providing a burst of visual interest throughout the growing season.

Growing Conditions

Hardiness Zones: Sparkler Arrowwood Viburnum thrives in USDA zones 4-9, ensuring it's suitable for a broad range of climates.

Lighting Requirements: It prefers full sun to partial sun and is highly adaptable to various soil types, with a preference for moist, well-drained soil.

Versatile Application in Landscaping

Hedges and Screens: Use Sparkler Arrowwood Viburnum as a hedge or screen to define garden spaces and provide privacy.

Borders and Specimen Plant: Its upright growth and attractive appearance make it ideal for borders and as a focal point in your garden.

Mature Size: The plant can grow up to 10-15 feet tall and as wide, making it perfect for larger landscape projects.

Botanical Information

Common Names and Scientific Naming: Botanically known as Viburnum dentatum 'SMVDE', it is also referred to as Southern Arrowwood. This name reflects its historical use by Native American tribes, where the strong, straight stems of the shrub were used as arrow shafts.

Important Shipping Information

Due to climate restrictions, we cannot ship our plants to the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, or WY. All orders to these states will be automatically cancelled.