Small-leaf Arrowwood

Scientific Name: Viburnum obovatum Walter


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Dipsacales / Caprifoliaceae / Viburnum L./ Viburnum obovatum Walter

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General Information
Usda SymbolVIOB
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsVIOB

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Small-leaf Arrowwood is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)3
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum263
Hedge ToleranceLow
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim640
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum90
Precipitation, Minimum33
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationErect
Resprout AbilityNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Active Growth PeriodSpring
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorOrange
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormBunch
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee30
Height, Mature (feet)12.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
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