Arrowwood viburnum

Viburnum dentatum L.

Family: Viburnaceae

Pet & Human Safety

People: Not researchedPets: Not on the ASPCA lists as we read them

Hazardous parts

Not yet checked.

Preparation

none: ornamental plant, no eating information given

Hazard type

Not yet checked.

Hazard route

Not yet checked.

How complete this information is

We have not researched the safety of this plant yet.

Toxic to pets

No ASPCA entry found.

ASPCA's only viburnum page is a different species (V. lentago). NC State's page has no poison block. Neither proves Viburnum dentatum is safe. No all-clear is given; treat this plant as unchecked for pets.

PlotAndPetal cannot tell you whether a plant you found can be eaten. Only someone who can see the plant can identify it.

Look-alike warning

Could be mistaken for Other plants with a similar name or look. To tell them apart: Match on the scientific name, Viburnum dentatum L., not on the common name.. 'Southern arrowwood' (NC State) and 'northern arrowwood' (UConn) are both used for Viburnum dentatum. Not the same as Viburnum recognitum or V. lentago (black haw).

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: USDA 2a to 8b (NC State). Not listed for 9 and above.
Water needs: moist to occasionally dry
Mature size: unit: ft; scope: species, NC State; UConn says 6 to 10 ft tall
Where it comes from: NC State distribution lists 31 US states and DC across the east, including Florida, Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin and Maine.

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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