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Viburnum rafinesquianum (Downy arrow wood)
1 hour care
per year
per year
2m
Max height
Max height
2m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Viburnum rafinesquianum
Other names
Downy arrow wood, Downy arrowwood, Rafinesque viburnum, Missouri viburnum
Genus
Viburnum Viburnum
Species
V. rafinesquianum - V. rafinesquianum is an upright to spreading, deciduous shrub with ovate, sparsely toothed, dark green leaves, paler and hairy beneath, turning orange-red to reddish-purple in autumn. Domed clusters of bell- to saucer-shaped, creamy-white flowers in spring are followed by ovoid, somewhat flattened, green fruit ripening black.
Viburnum rafinesquianum is: Deciduous
Habit
Spreading, Upright
Toxicity
Berries may cause stomach discomfort.
Flower
Cream, White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Reddish-purple, Orange-red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Leaf spot Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Pruning Group 8 after flowering.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Viburnum rafinesquianum (Downy arrow wood) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups, Waterside
Cultivation
Easily grown in moist or moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Prefers moist loam but tolerates a wide range of soils, including boggy conditions. Plant in groups for best cross-pollination.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Viburnum rafinesquianum
Other names
Downy arrow wood, Downy arrowwood, Rafinesque viburnum, Missouri viburnum
Genus
Viburnum Viburnum
Species
V. rafinesquianum - V. rafinesquianum is an upright to spreading, deciduous shrub with ovate, sparsely toothed, dark green leaves, paler and hairy beneath, turning orange-red to reddish-purple in autumn. Domed clusters of bell- to saucer-shaped, creamy-white flowers in spring are followed by ovoid, somewhat flattened, green fruit ripening black.
Native to
Eastern North America
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading, Upright
Toxicity
Berries may cause stomach discomfort.
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Colour
Flower
Cream, White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Reddish-purple, Orange-red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning Group 8 after flowering.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Viburnum rafinesquianum (Downy arrow wood) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups, Waterside
Cultivation
Easily grown in moist or moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Prefers moist loam but tolerates a wide range of soils, including boggy conditions. Plant in groups for best cross-pollination.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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