Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification: warm stratify for 180 days, cold stratify for 90 days
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Native
Introduced
Viburnum rafinesquianumViburnum rafinesquianum
Downy Arrowwood, Downy-leaved Arrowwood
Viburnum rafinesquianum
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Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification: warm stratify for 180 days, cold stratify for 90 days
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Native
Introduced
Discover the charm of Viburnum rafinesquianum, commonly known as Downy Arrowwood or Downy-leaved Arrowwood. This delightful shrub is one of the smallest native Viburnums, reaching a height of 6-10 feet, and makes a beautiful addition to any garden or landscape. Perfectly suited for forest understories and woodland margins, Downy Arrowwood thrives in dry conditions with sun to part shade. It prefers clay loam soil with a touch of rocky material and showcases remarkable drought tolerance once established.
In May, this resilient shrub bursts into a breathtaking display of flat-topped clusters of white blooms, followed by vibrant purple berry-like drupes that are a magnet for wildlife, especially birds. Whether used in shrub borders, foundations, or naturalized woodland areas, Downy Arrowwood offers a stunning visual appeal and ecological benefits. Its versatility allows it to shine in shrub groupings or as an eye-catching understory shrub. Invite nature into your garden with Viburnum rafinesquianum and enjoy the lively ambiance it brings.
