Arrowwood Viburnum is already one of our most useful and beneficial native shrubs, but the Plum Pudding selection brings even more to the table. With its compact form, this selection is suited for gardens of all sizes and the fanciful, fizzy blooms are even more numerous, attracting pollinators of every shape and kind to their sweet nectar. The dense, deep green leaves serves as a perfect backdrop to the ivory flowers, followed shortly after by masses of blue berries. But why 'Plum Pudding' for a name, you may ask? Well, when fall arrives, the rich green leaves turn dramatically to shades of dark burgundy and plum, creating a sweet feast for the eyes.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; well-drained soil; adaptable
Size: 5’-7’ tall, 4’-6’ wide
Zone: 4 - 8
Wildlife Value: Larval host for a wide variety of insects, including Spring Azure Butterfly, Green Marvel, and Promethea Silkmoth; berries provide food to small animals (mostly birds)
Photo: Samantha Nestory