Genus
Viburnum
The Viburnum genus in the Plotwright catalog — 3 species: Arrowwood viburnum, Blackhaw viburnum, Laurustinus. Open any for hardiness, native range, wildlife value, and growing guidance.
Viburnum dentatum
Arrowwood viburnum
A native eastern + central North American multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with dentate (toothed) foliage, white spring flower clusters, blue-black drupes, and reliable fall color. Especially valued for wildlife — among the most-cited native shrubs for fall-migration bird forage.
Viburnum prunifolium
Blackhaw viburnum
A native eastern North American multi-stemmed deciduous shrub or small tree with white spring flower clusters, edible dark-blue drupes, and red-purple fall foliage. Among the most adaptable native viburnums; tolerates a wide range of soil + light conditions.
Viburnum tinus
Laurustinus
A dense Mediterranean-native evergreen shrub that flowers in the depths of winter — flat white flower heads opening from pink buds, followed by metallic blue-black berries. One of the best evergreen hedging, screening, and pollution-tolerant shrubs for mild gardens, valued for shade tolerance and winter nectar. Honest caution: the berries are mildly toxic to people if eaten in quantity.