Viburnum dentatum 'Blue Muffin' - 40-50 CM C3.5

Description
From August onwards, these produce light blue, round fruits that remain on the tree for a very long time. They exude a strong fragrance.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Viburnum dentatum 'Christom'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit jewellery * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Growth habit
American arrowwood 'Blue Muffin'® is upright and compact in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear in umbels from May to June. These are strongly scented.

fruit
The light blue, round drupes of Viburnum dentatum 'Blue Muffin'® are particularly decorative. These appear from August and are very long-lasting.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant