Arrowwood Viburnum Shrub – Glitters & Glows® Live Plant – 4 inch Pot – Outdoor

Overview

Bring guaranteed beauty and effortless pollination to your garden with the arrowwood viburnum shrub, Glitters & Glows®. This remarkable live plant combines two complementary viburnum varieties in one pot, ensuring a spectacular display of both flowers and berries without the need to source a separate pollinator. Imagine your fall garden adorned with abundant clusters of shiny blue berries, a sight that has never been easier to achieve. Beyond its fruit, the Glitters & Glows® viburnum boasts super glossy foliage that adds an elegant and handsome presence to any landscape. This versatile shrub is smaller than many other viburnum varieties, making it perfectly suited for a wide range of uses, from foundation plantings and hedges to screening or as a distinctive specimen plant.

The Glitters & Glows® arrowwood viburnum shrub is a testament to natural beauty and ease of care. Its robust nature and stunning seasonal transitions make it a favorite among gardeners seeking both visual appeal and practicality. This particular cultivar is celebrated for its reliable performance and compact growth habit, which allows it to fit into various garden designs without overwhelming the space. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting, this viburnum offers a rewarding experience with minimal fuss, transforming your outdoor areas into vibrant havens.

Key Benefits

The Glitters & Glows® arrowwood viburnum shrub offers a multitude of advantages for your garden:

• Guaranteed Pollination: This unique combination ensures hassle-free pollination, leading to an abundance of stunning blue berries each fall. You won’t have to worry about matching pollinators; it’s all in one pot.
• Spectacular Seasonal Interest: Enjoy hundreds of elegant white flower clusters in early summer, followed by brilliant, shiny blue fruit in the fall, providing continuous visual appeal throughout the growing season.
• Low Maintenance & Adaptable: This shrub is known for its ease of care, thriving in most well-drained soils and requiring minimal attention once established. It’s a perfect choice for busy gardeners.
• Glossy, Attractive Foliage: The super glossy leaves maintain a handsome presence in the landscape, adding texture and elegance even when not in bloom or fruit. The foliage remains vibrant and healthy-looking.
• Compact & Versatile Size: Being smaller than many other viburnum varieties, the glitters glows viburnum is ideal for various applications, including foundation plantings, hedges, screening, or as a focal point.
• Native to North America: As a native viburnum, this plant is well-adapted to local climates and ecosystems, contributing positively to local biodiversity and requiring less intervention.
• Excellent for Wildlife: The abundant blue berries are a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife, attracting beneficial creatures to your garden.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your arrowwood viburnum shrub, Glitters & Glows®, is straightforward, ensuring years of beautiful blooms and berries. This hardy shrub thrives in a range of conditions. For optimal growth, plant your viburnum in a location that receives full sun to partial shade. Full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day) will generally result in the most prolific flowering and fruiting. While adaptable, consistent moisture is key, especially during dry spells and in its first year of establishment. Ensure the soil is well-draining to prevent root rot, as viburnums do not like to sit in waterlogged conditions.

The Glitters & Glows® viburnum care routine is relatively simple. Water regularly, especially during dry periods, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not soggy. A good rule of thumb is to water deeply when the top inch or two of soil feels dry to the touch. Fertilize with a controlled-release fertilizer in spring to support healthy growth and abundant flowering and fruiting. Pruning should be light; remove any dead, damaged, or very old wood in early spring before new growth begins. Avoid heavy pruning, as this can remove the wood that will produce flowers and fruit. This native viburnum is generally resilient to pests and diseases, making it a robust choice for various garden settings. It’s well-suited for a wide range of USDA hardiness zones, making it a versatile option for many gardeners looking for a beautiful and easy-to-manage shrub.

Size & Details

The Glitters & Glows® arrowwood viburnum shrub typically grows to a manageable size, making it a fantastic choice for many garden applications. When mature, it generally reaches a height of 5-6 feet with a similar spread, creating a dense, rounded form. This live plant is shipped in a 4-inch nursery pot, ready for transplanting into your garden or a larger container. Its moderate growth rate means it will establish well within a season, beginning to show its full splendor of flowers and berries within a few years. The combination of two varieties in one pot ensures you’ll get those beautiful blue berries reliably. This makes it an ideal choice for a gardener seeking a reliable and attractive viburnum for hedges or a striking specimen plant.

Expect vibrant white flowers in early summer, followed by the guaranteed appearance of shiny blue fruit in the fall. The glossy green foliage provides year-round interest in milder climates. This compact size makes it perfect for smaller gardens or for adding structure to mixed borders. The plant will arrive healthy and ready to thrive, needing only appropriate planting and initial care to flourish into a magnificent garden feature. Its robust nature and consistent performance are hallmarks of this particular selection, offering lasting beauty and ecological benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: The arrowwood viburnum shrub, Glitters & Glows®, typically reaches a mature height and spread of 5-6 feet, forming a dense and attractive shrub. Its compact size makes it versatile for various garden uses.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This is an outdoor shrub, perfectly suited for garden beds, hedges, and foundation plantings. It is hardy and designed to thrive in outdoor conditions, offering seasonal interest.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: For the best flowering and fruiting, your Glitters & Glows® viburnum should receive full sun to partial shade, ideally at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Adequate light is crucial for bountiful berries.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, this glitters glows viburnum is considered low-maintenance. It’s adaptable to most well-drained soils and requires minimal pruning, making viburnum care straightforward for gardeners of all experience levels.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your live viburnum plant will arrive healthy and well-rooted in a 4-inch nursery pot, carefully packaged to ensure its safe journey to your home, ready for planting.
• Q: When is the best time to plant this viburnum? A: The best time to plant your arrowwood viburnum shrub is in spring or early fall, allowing it ample time to establish its root system before extreme weather conditions.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: This native viburnum is hardy and typically thrives in USDA Zones 4-8. It is well-adapted to surviving cold winters within these zones, making it a reliable choice for temperate climates.
• Q: Can this viburnum be used for hedges? A: Absolutely! Its compact size and dense growth habit make it an excellent choice for creating beautiful and functional viburnum for hedges or screening, providing privacy and year-round interest.
• Q: What makes Glitters & Glows® unique? A: The Glitters & Glows® combines two pollinator-compatible viburnum varieties in one pot, guaranteeing abundant blue berries without the need to purchase multiple plants for cross-pollination.
• Q: Does this plant attract wildlife? A: Yes, the abundant blue berries produced by this arrowwood viburnum shrub are a favorite food source for various bird species, helping to attract and support local wildlife in your garden.