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Viburnum dentatum 'Chicago Luster'

Chicago Luster Arrowwood Viburnum

Chicago Lustre Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum ‘Synnestvedt’) forms a dense, upright-rounded shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. Creamy white flower clusters appear in early summer.

Clusters of blue-black fruit can follow in early fall, while the leaves develop yellow color with orange highlights. Its substantial framework suits the back of a border or an informal screen.

Grow in sun or partial shade. It adapts to a range of soil types.

Size at approximately 10 years
• Height: 10–12 ft
• Width: 8–10 ft

Hardiness
• Cold-hardiness reference: USDA Zone 3

Best Uses
• Border
• Hedge
• Privacy Screen

Plant type
Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Deciduous Shrub
Height
10'
Width
10-12'
Hardiness zones
3–7
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Early Summer
Flower color
Cream, White
Leaf color
Dark Green
Fall color
Orange, Yellow
Fruit color
Black, Blue
Soil
Highly Adaptable
Landscape use
Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Shape
Dense, Rounded, Upright
Fruit
Yes
Fragrant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Salt tolerant
No
Drought tolerant
No
10-year height
10-12 ft
10-year width
8-10 ft