Viburnum dentatum 'Blue Muffin' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The American arrowwood 'Blue Muffin'® (Viburnum dentatum) is an upright, compact small shrub with decorative, light blue, round fruits that stay on for a very long time. They exude a strong fragrance. It produces creamy white flowers arranged in umbels from May to June. The American arrowwood 'Blue Muffin'® also has shiny, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Viburnum dentatum 'Christom'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the blossoms are favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the American arrowwood 'Blue Muffin'®s are dark green, ovate, glossy, opposite and toothed. They are about 3 - 6 cm in size. American arrowwood 'Blue Muffin'® turns bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
North America to Asia.

Frost hardiness
The American arrowwood 'Blue Muffin'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
American arrowwood 'Blue Muffin'® is an upright and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.9 - 1.3 m wide. It usually grows 5 - 15 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The creamy white flowers of American arrowwood 'Blue Muffin'® appear in umbels from May to June. They are strongly scented.

Fruit
The light blue, round drupes of Viburnum dentatum 'Blue Muffin'® are particularly decorative. These appear from August and are very long-lasting.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant