Downy Arrowwood vs Wild Raisin seeds
Downy Arrowwood is the stronger candidate for a drier woodland edge. Wild Raisin is more closely associated with moist ground and offers red to purple fall foliage.
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| Detail | Downy Arrowwood | Wild Raisin |
|---|---|---|
| Manitoba native status | Native to Manitoba | Native to eastern Canada, outside Manitoba |
| Autumn colour | Reddish | Red to purple |
| Moisture | Dry to moist soil with good drainage | Moist to wet soil, with some dryness tolerated once established |
| Light | Sun to partial shade | Sun to partial shade |
| Mature size | 6 to 10 ft tall | Usually about 5 to 6 ft, sometimes taller |
A closer look
Downy Arrowwood
Downy Arrowwood is a local native shrub for woodland edges and more open sites. Fine hairs beneath the leaves, especially along the veins, help distinguish it from similar viburnums.
Wild Raisin
Wild Raisin adds red to purple autumn leaves and fruit that changes colour before turning black. It can spread into a colony through suckering.