Genus
Viburnum
The Viburnum genus in the Plotwright catalog — 2 species: Arrowwood viburnum, Blackhaw viburnum. Open any for hardiness, native range, wildlife value, and growing guidance.
Viburnum dentatum
Arrowwood viburnum
A native eastern + central North American multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with dentate (toothed) foliage, white spring flower clusters, blue-black drupes, and reliable fall color. Especially valued for wildlife — among the most-cited native shrubs for fall-migration bird forage.
Viburnum prunifolium
Blackhaw viburnum
A native eastern North American multi-stemmed deciduous shrub or small tree with white spring flower clusters, edible dark-blue drupes, and red-purple fall foliage. Among the most adaptable native viburnums; tolerates a wide range of soil + light conditions.