Quick answer: Southern arrowwood (Viburnum dentatum) is native to 28 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 16 Sep 2026.
Photo: Ted Bodner, Southern Weed Science Society/James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0 US)
Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Moist, Dry-Wet |
| Soil | Acid soils and sands, acidic pH |
| Bloom | Bloom May-Jul |
| Height | 6-8 ft, up to 15 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Attracts birds/butterflies, larval host for Spring Azure, draws Eastern Bluebirds/Northern Flickers/Gray Catbirds/Robins, supports native and bumble bees |
none noted; pest-free, flood/insect/disease tolerant
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Southern arrowwood
Where is Southern arrowwood native?
Southern arrowwood (Viburnum dentatum) is native to 28 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Southern arrowwood bloom?
Southern arrowwood blooms May-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Southern arrowwood need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: Moist, Dry-Wet. Soil: Acid soils and sands, acidic pH. Mature height: 6-8 ft, up to 15 ft tall.
Is Southern arrowwood good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts birds/butterflies, larval host for Spring Azure, draws Eastern Bluebirds/Northern Flickers/Gray Catbirds/Robins, supports native and bumble bees.
Is Southern arrowwood deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Southern arrowwood is drought-tolerant, tolerates shade and handles wet soil.
Where can I buy real Southern arrowwood seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Viburnum dentatum on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Southern arrowwood.
- Steeplebush Spiraea tomentosa
- Common winterberry Ilex verticillata
- American holly Ilex opaca
- Northern spicebush Lindera benzoin
- Eastern cottonwood Populus deltoides
- Green ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica
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