Arrow Wood
Viburnum dentatumfam. Rubiaceae
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Pl. 7357 — Viburnum dentatum
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Viburnum dentatum, cunoscut sub numele de Fusta lajpură, este un arbore sau un zarb decuviat din familie Rubiaceae, nativ în estul și nord-vestul Statelor Unite. Înflorită în zonele de Connecticut până la Illinois, Kenova și Virginia, această plantă este apreciată pentru fructele sale comestibile și utilizările medicinale documentate. Caracteristicile sale distincte includ preferența pentru lumină plină sau parțială și adaptabilitatea sa la diverse tipuri de sucuri, inclusiv sucuri leake (sandy), medii și argilașe (clay). Acest plant poate crește până la 4,5 metri în înălțime și este cunoscut pentru fructele sale comestibile.
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What is Arrow Wood?
Viburnum dentatum, cunoscut sub numele de Fusta lajpură, este un arbore sau un zarb decuviat din familie Rubiaceae, nativ în estul și nord-vestul Statelor Unite.
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Mixology suggestions
1 draftEditorial drafts. These pairings are AI-suggested from traditional herbal lore. Always verify with a qualified herbalist before brewing.
Arrow Wood and Water Lotus
skintincture
Traditional use for skin conditions.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
2-8
Habit
Tree, Shrub
Mature size
4.5 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Arrow Wood for the first time
8steps
Start with planting Arrow Wood in a suitable location and basic care, focusing on soil preparation and watering.
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What you'll need
Arrow Wood plants or seeds, garden gloves, trowel, watering can.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost or fall before the first freeze.
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Soil and container prep
Choose a location with moist, well-draining soil; prepare the ground by loosening it and adding organic matter if needed.
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Sowing or transplanting
Transplant young plants from a nursery or sow seeds directly in the garden after preparing the soil.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep the soil moist; protect from extreme weather conditions with mulch if necessary.
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Ongoing care
Provide light watering during dry periods, prune for shape and health in late winter or early spring.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune to maintain the desired size and shape; remove dead or damaged branches as needed.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in overly dry soil, neglecting regular pruning, using harsh chemicals on plants.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:Fruit
Edible uses: The fruit of the Arrow Wood (Viburnum dentatum) is edible and can be eaten raw or used to make jams and jellies. SKIP
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
16 native · 0 introduced
Distribuție
16 native · 0 introducedDistribution across0 continents· 16 native
Broader regions
native:Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
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Garden companions
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See also
8 relatedPlants you might compare or use together — scored by shared family (Rubiaceae), common use cases, and growing requirements.
same family · Rubiaceae
Botanical relatives — often share phytochemistry + growing needs.
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