Chicago Lustre Arrowwood Viburnum
Viburnum dentatum 'Synnestvedt'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Chicago Lustre Arrowwood Viburnum highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 4-7
If you're a gardener who likes to get the biggest bang for your buck, the Chicago Lustre® Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum 'Synnestvedt') is a shrub that dazzles season after season. With vibrant fall color, unique berries, and a stunning display of white spring blooms, this lustrous shrub is a winning addition to your yard!
This versatile shrub also lights up with clusters of white blooms that stand out against its even, medium-green foliage in summer. Bees and butterflies love these petite flowers, and you will love that blooms often signal the coming of the Chicago Lustre®'s blue-black berries.
The Chicago Lustre® Arrowwood Viburnum, like other Viburnums, will ignite your autumn with spectacular shades of reds, yellows, and oranges! With persistent foliage that reddens slowly, you can enjoy watching the fall hues for weeks and admire its foliage's slow transition from green to cranberry red. Don't skip your opportunity to appreciate up-close the multi-colored leaves with deeply hued veining.
When you plant these strong shrubs in groups, you can expect a profusion of dark berries. They will need to cross-pollinate with the species Viburnum dentatum, or another dentatum selection that blooms a the same time, like Blue Muffin or Autumn Jazz.
Planting and Application:
One of the best features of this attractive, upright shrub with gentle arching branches is its tenacity. Many gardeners appreciate this healthy, hardy, and carefree shrub as a screen or background planting to their garden bed. Backdrop shrubs provide privacy while also hiding eyesores. Create garden rooms and seclusion with these tall and wide shrubs!
Chicago Lustre® Arrowwood Viburnum is a practical and striking choice as an informal hedge. It's also an ideal place for birds to nest and butterflies to gather, so add a few to your wildlife areas and your local critters will find them in no time. Groupings and shelterbelt rows block wind, noise, and prying eyes, while offering pollinators and birds food and nesting sites.
- Clusters of White Flowers For Pollinators
- Dark Blue-Black Berries & Fiery Fall Foliage
- Yellow, Red & Orange Fall Color
- Easy to Care For!
- Hedge, Privacy, 4 Season Interest & Wildlife Interest
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant Viburnum shrubs in full sun and partial shade for the most flowers and the most fruit! Once established, the Chicago Lustre® Arrowwood Viburnum is drought and heat-resistant. This adaptable bush prefers almost any kind of well-drained soil and moderate regular moisture. This shrub enjoys renewal pruning every three years. Snip away old growth and you will be gifted with healthy flowers on the remaining stems. Only Prune stems after flowering.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Most Well-Drained Soil Types
- Moderate Moisture & Appreciates Mulch
- Prune After Flowering & Renewal Prune
- Mildly Deer Resistant & Juglone Tolerant
- Plant More Than One for Best Berry Production
The Chicago Lustre® Arrowwood Viburnum is a vibrant, lively, and low-maintenance choice for gardeners who like multi-season interest, fantastic fall color, and beneficial bushes. Hurry and order these fantastically colorful flowering ornamental shrubs from NatureHills.com today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Chicago Lustre® Arrowwood Viburnum Produce Fruit?
The Chicago Lustre® Viburnum will produce metallic blue berries in the autumn with a pollinator species nearby.
Does Chicago Lustre® Viburnum Spread?
Chicago Lustre® Viburnum can occasionally form suckers at the base of the plant, but these can be removed when pruning after flowering or mowed down if you do not wish it to spread. Not invasive, these plants will politely form tidy thickets over time when allowed.
Do Viburnum Shrubs Lose Their Leaves in Winter?
Chicago Lustre® Viburnum is a deciduous Viburnum and will drop its leaves in the fall.
How tall is the Chicago Lustre® Viburnum?
The mature height of a Chicago Lustre® Viburnum in optimal conditions is around 10 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide.
Will Chicago Lustre® Viburnum grow in shade?
The Chicago Lustre® Viburnum can grow in full sun and partial shade. For the strongest growth, best color, and flowering, provide at least 5-6 hours of sun a day. These will not do well in full shade.
How do you care for a Chicago Lustre® Viburnum?
These are incredibly easy-care shrubs that need full sun or partial shade in a well-drained, moderately moist environment. Well-drained enriched soil and mulched beds are preferred.
What Shipping Options Do You Offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Viburnum for sale here at NatureHills.com!
