Viburnum seeds compared

Arrowwood Viburnum Seeds

Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) is an eastern North American shrub with an upright, rounded habit. Blue black fruit feeds birds and other wildlife, while glossy toothed leaves turn orange and red in fall. Flat clusters of white flowers appear in late spring.

Chinese Viburnum Seeds

Chinese Viburnum (Viburnum ichangense), also called Ichang Viburnum, is an upright spreading shrub native to China. Black fruit and narrow reddish purple fall foliage give it ornamental interest. Small, slightly fragrant flower clusters appear earlier in the season.

Downy Arrowwood Seeds

Downy Arrowwood (Viburnum rafinesquianum) is a native Manitoba shrub with an upright, multi stemmed habit. Black fruit ripens in late summer and feeds birds, while white spring flowers support pollinators. The sharply toothed leaves have a characteristic downy underside.

Linden Viburnum Seeds

Linden Viburnum (Viburnum dilatatum) is an East Asian shrub with bright red fruit that matures from late summer into fall and can persist into early winter, attracting birds. Creamy white flower clusters bloom in late spring, and broad toothed leaves turn bronze, burgundy, and red in fall.

Wild Raisin Seeds

Wild Raisin (Viburnum cassinoides), also called Witherod Viburnum, is a shrub with fruit that changes through pink, red, blue, and black as it ripens and provides food for wildlife.