Arrowwood Viburnum

Viburnum dentatum

Adoxaceae, Caprifoliaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · native

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Data Maturity Structured

This profile synthesizes data from multiple published sources. Expert field review is in progress.

Quick Facts

Height
15 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil
Moist
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 3a–8b
Bloom Time
May to June
Fall Color
Red, russet, yellow
Origin
from New Brunswick to Minnesota and south to Georgia

Phenological Calendar

As of April 24, 2026, Puget Sound stations range from 1455.1 to 1613.4 GDD₃₂. Arrowwood Viburnum typically reaches 'first bloom' at 1815 GDD₃₂, predicted around May 6.

Regional Season Tracker

GDD₃₂ accumulation across 7 Puget Sound stations · as of Apr 24, 2026
Station GDD₃₂ Current Stage Next To Go
Issaquah / East King 1,613 Pre-season 'First bloom' 202
Seattle / UW 1,574 Pre-season 'First bloom' 241
Kent / Auburn 1,559 Pre-season 'First bloom' 256
Olympia / Tumwater 1,524 Pre-season 'First bloom' 292
Bellingham / Whatcom 1,504 Pre-season 'First bloom' 311
Tacoma / Puyallup 1,492 Pre-season 'First bloom' 323
Sequim / Rain Shadow 1,455 Pre-season 'First bloom' 360
Stage GDD32 Typical Window
○ 'First bloom' BBCH '61' NEXT 1815 '' est. May 6 (forecast)
'Full bloom' BBCH '65' 2108 '' est. May 18 (avg)
Regional estimate
Range: 1435–1648 GDD₃₂ (6yr)

GDD = Growing Degree Days (base 32°F, Jan 1 start). Why base 32? Hover over GDD values for source details. Season tracker for Kent / Auburn as of Apr 24, 2026. Predicted dates use 16-day weather forecast through May 10, 2026, then climate normals.

Diseases (8)

Pests (3)

Cultivars (1)

'Chicago Lustre'
Common name: Chicago Lustre Arrowwood Viburnum; Mature height: 10–12 ft
Hardy to USDA Zone 3