Arrowwood viburnum (Viburnum dentatum)

©Photo by Anita Bracalente

The name arrowwood comes from the long, straight branches, which were used for arrow shafts.

• Family: Honeysuckle (Caprifoliaceae)
• Habitat: woods and open woods
• Height: 3 to 12 feet
• Flower size: 1/8 inch flowers in heads 3 inches across
• Flower color: white
• Flowering time: June to July
• Origin: native