Shrub Viburnum dentatum 'Christom' [sold as Blue Muffin™] [Blue Muffin Arrowwood Viburnum] 'Christom', often sold under the name Blue Muffin, is a compact variant known for its strongly blue fruits. Flowers malodorous to some. Attractive to birds. Name derived from Native American use of strong sucker shoots for arrow shafts. The most durable of viburnums. Serves as a nice neutral background shrub.
Shrub Indiana Native Viburnum molle [Kentucky Viburnum] The Kentucky Viburnum is uncommon in commerce, and is closely related to Viburnum dentatum (Arrowwood Viburnum). Interesting and attractive exfoliating bark. Flowers malodorous to some. Attractive to birds. Durable viburnum. Serves as a nice neutral background shrub; also good for naturalizing.
Shrub Viburnum opulus 'Compactum' [Dwarf European Cranberrybush Viburnum] 'Compactum' is a dense, dwarf cultivar that produces an abundance of flowers and fruits and has excellent fall color. Widely tolerant of soils and microclimates, although found in more wet sites in wild stands. May be troubled by aphids. Prune on a 3-year cycle to maintain best form and fruiting. Flower cymes have an outer showy and sterile ring and an inner inconspicuous and fertile cluster which produces the berries.
Shrub Viburnum plicatum f. plicatum [Japanese Snowball Viburnum] Relatively trouble-free plant. Unlike the Doublefile Viburnum (V. plicatum f. tomentosum), this species is sterile so it produces no fruit. One of the least drought tolerant of the Viburnums (may show leaf margin necrosis from drought in late summer). Prune on a 3-year cycle to maintain form, and never shear. Remove upright growing branches to accentuate horizontal character. Possibly the most elegant of flowering shrubs a choice specimen when placed near red.
Shrub Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum [Doublefile Viburnum] The Doublefire Viburnum is fertile and more commonly used in the landscape than the sterile Japanese Snowball Viburnum (Viburnum plicatum f. plicatum). The white flowers are reminiscent of a lace doily with sterile showy flowers at edge surrounding the non-showy fertile flowers. Flower clusters accentuate the horizontal branching. Fruits are red that change to black if not eaten by birds, beginning in late summer.
Shrub Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Shasta' [Shasta Doublefile Viburnum] 'Shasta' is a prolific bloomer and handsome plant that has strong, horizontal branching. The Doublefire Viburnum is fertile and more commonly used in the landscape than the sterile Japanese Snowball Viburnum (Viburnum plicatum f. plicatum). The white flowers are reminiscent of a lace doily with sterile showy flowers at edge surrounding the non-showy fertile flowers. Flower clusters accentuate the horizontal branching. Fruits are red that change to black if not eaten by birds, beginning in…
Shrub Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Summer Snowflake' [Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnum] 'Summer Snowflake' is a tall, narrower form that is noted for its large, primary flower show in the spring, which is followed by continued, although sporadic, blooming into mid autumn. The flowers, fruits, and leaves of this cultivar are all smaller than the straight species. The Doublefire Viburnum is fertile and more commonly used in the landscape than the sterile Japanese Snowball Viburnum (Viburnum plicatum f. plicatum). The white flowers are reminiscent of a lace…
Shrub/Tree Indiana Native Viburnum prunifolium [Blackhaw Viburnum] Widely tolerant of different soils and exposures. Transplants well. Relatively trouble-free. Can be pruned to form a nice hedge. Scale and borers are occasional problems. The edible fruits are sweet and can be eaten fresh, or used in jams and preserves.
Shrub Viburnum prunifolium 'Mrs. Henry Large' [Mrs. Henry Large Blackhaw Viburnum] 'Mrs. Henry Large' is quite rare and unlikely to be found in commerce. Widely tolerant of different soils and exposures. Transplants well. Relatively trouble-free. Can be pruned to form a nice hedge. Scale and borers are occasional problems. The edible fruits are sweet and can be eaten fresh, or used in jams and preserves.
Shrub Indiana Native Viburnum trilobum [American Cranberrybush Viburnum] Widely tolerant of soils and microclimates. May be troubled by aphids. Drought resistance is not good. Fruits are used in preserves.
