Blue Muffin(R) arrowwood viburnum (Viburnum dentatum 'Blue Muffin(R)') is a compact deciduous shrub that brings multi-season interest to your landscape. In late spring to early summer, it produces clusters of small white flowers, followed by showy blue fruits in fall when a compatible arrowwood viburnum is growing nearby for cross-pollination. Its glossy green foliage adds a clean, tidy look through summer and can develop attractive fall color as the season cools.
Plant it where you can enjoy its seasonal changes: as a foundation shrub, informal hedge, screen, or specimen in a mixed border. Mature size is typically about 60-72 inches tall with a similar spread, so give it room to develop a full, rounded shape. For best flowering and fruiting, provide full sun to part shade; in hotter climates, a bit of afternoon shade can help keep growth looking fresh.
Grow Blue Muffin(R) in average garden soil with good drainage, and water regularly during establishment. Once established it adapts to many soils and is generally low maintenance. Because it blooms on old wood, do any pruning right after flowering (or keep pruning minimal) so you do not remove next season's flower buds. Pairing it with another Viburnum dentatum selection that blooms at the same time improves berry set and boosts its wildlife value.