The Native Arrowwood ‘Chicago Lustre’ Viburnum is a vigorous, multi-stemmed shrub known for its lush, glossy green foliage and upright growth habit. This low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA zones 4-7, adapting well to full sun and partial shade. With a mature height of 10-12 feet and a spread of 8-10 feet, it’s an excellent choice for privacy screens, hedges, and natural landscapes.

This variety, Viburnum dentatum ‘Chicago Lustre’, features thick, dark green leaves that maintain their vibrant color throughout the growing season. It produces creamy white flowers in late spring, followed by dark blue berries in fall that attract birds and wildlife. This drought-tolerant and deer-resistant shrub requires minimal care, making it perfect for gardens, borders, and urban landscapes.

Each purchase includes one healthy plant in a 1-gallon pot, ready to establish in your garden. Orders to California ship bare-root from mid-October to mid-May.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Hardy Shrub – Thrives in USDA zones 4-7, tolerates various soil conditions
• Glossy Green Foliage – Thick, dark green leaves for year-round beauty
• Multi-Stemmed Growth – Upright and rounded habit, ideal for privacy hedges
• Flowering & Fruit-Bearing – Produces creamy white blooms and blue berries for wildlife
• Low Maintenance – Drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and easy to care for

Common Uses:

• Landscaping & Borders – Enhances garden aesthetics with its lush greenery
• Privacy Hedges – Grows tall and dense for natural fencing
• Wildlife Gardens – Attracts birds and pollinators with its flowers and berries
• Urban & Suburban Yards – Adaptable to varied soil conditions
• Foundation Planting – Provides a stunning backdrop for other plants

FAQs:

Q: How tall does the ‘Chicago Lustre’ Viburnum grow?
A: This shrub reaches a mature height of 10-12 feet with a spread of 8-10 feet.

Q: What growing conditions does it need?
A: It thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 5-6 hours of sunlight for optimal growth.

Q: Is this shrub low-maintenance?
A: Yes! It is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and easy to care for, making it perfect for landscaping.

Q: When does it flower, and does it produce fruit?
A: It blooms in late spring with creamy white flowers, followed by dark blue berries in fall that attract birds.

Q: Will this plant ship with instructions?
A: No, instructions are not included. Please ensure you know how to care for your plants before purchasing.