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Viburnum dentatum Autumn Jazz®

Scientific Name: Viburnum dentatum 'Ralph Senior'

Also Known As

  • Viburnum dentatum 'Autumn Jazz'
  • Viburnum dentatum 'Autumn Jazz'®
  • Ralph Senior Arrowwood Viburnum - Autumn Jazz®

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 8'-12'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Viburnum dentatum Autumn Jazz® plant details

Viburnum dentatum Autumn Jazz® is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum dentatum Autumn Jazz®

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: disease-resistant, fall color, pest resistant, vase-shaped

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum dentatum Autumn Jazz®

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This plant has a uniform upright-oval habit and its impressive kaleidoscope of yellow, orange, red, and burgundy fall color. Creamy white, flat-topped flower clusters appear in mid- to late May, followed by ornamental blue-black fruit in autumn. Exhibits excellent adaptability to a broad spectrum of soil types. Grows 8' to 10' in height with a 6' to 8' spread in ten years. Needs cross-pollination for best fruit production.
White flowers summer, blue berries, orange-red-burgundy in fall, Deer resistant, birds like fruit, needs pollinator. Zones 3-8.
Selected for its vivid shades of yellow, orange and red in fall.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Viburnum dentatum Autumn Jazz® plant

How to Grow Viburnum dentatum Autumn Jazz®

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • blue
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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