Blue Muffin™ is a useful viburnum variety. More compact than other Arrowwood viburnum, it fits easily into the residential landscape. Clean white flowers make for a crisp contrast with the glossy green leaves in early to mid-summer. The remarkably intense blue fruit that inspired the Blue Muffin™ name appear in late summer and fall. The fruit add interest to the fall landscape, and attract songbirds to the garden. Berries are not edible.
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Period:
Mid summer
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Care Instructions
Fruit production is increased by having another cultivar of Arrowwood near by to cross pollinate the flowers. Prefers well drained soil but adapts well to a variety of soils. Withstands high pH, heavy soils and changes in climate. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering. Medium moisture. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs.