Blue Muffin Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum 'Christom' BLUE MUFFIN)
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Deciduous Perennial Shrub in the Adoxaceae Family
An abundance of white flower clusters and vibrant fall foliage, followed by vivid blue berries that give this cultivar its name.

'Blue Muffin' is a compact selection of native Arrowwood Viburnum from the Proven Winners ColorChoice program, grown for its abundant clusters of small white flowers in late spring followed by its signature vivid blue, berry-like fruit in fall -- a standout among viburnums for fruit color. Glossy dark green leaves turn shades of red, orange, and yellow in autumn. Reaching roughly 5 to 7 feet tall and wide, it fits well into foundation plantings, borders, and wildlife gardens. Performs best in part sun to full sun with evenly moist, well-drained soil; a second Arrowwood Viburnum nearby improves fruit set.

Pros

  • Vivid blue fruit in fall, among the most ornamental berries of any viburnum
  • Good multicolor fall foliage
  • Compact habit for a native Arrowwood Viburnum
  • Attracts birds; generally deer resistant

Cons

  • Flowers have little to no fragrance, despite some marketing claims
  • Deer may browse flower buds on young plants, reducing fruit set
  • Needs a second Arrowwood Viburnum nearby for best berry production
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 5 - 7 feet tall. 5 - 7 feet wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Zones 3a - 8b (Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags Attracts Birds, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Wildlife, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Deer Resistant, Fall Color, Formal Garden, Foundation, Fruit showy, Full Sun, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Hedges, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Nativar, Normal Soil, Partial Sun, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Shrub, Shrub, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Loamy Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Wet Site Tolerant, Woodland Garden
Bloom Period May
Flower Color White
Foliage Color
 

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Past Availability
2025 : 04/03 - 10/04
2024 : 05/01 - 10/05
2023 : 04/13 - 09/30

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