{"product_id":"viburnum-dentatum-blue-muffin","title":"Viburnum dentatum 'Blue Muffin'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViburnum dentatum 'Blue Muffin'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact arrowwood viburnum valued for its white spring flowers, dark blue late summer berries, and red tinged fall foliage. Its smaller size and upright habit make it ideal for urban gardens and wildlife friendly hedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 - 7 ft x 4 - 6 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well drained soils; tolerant of clay and urban conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar is derived from Viburnum dentatum, which is native to eastern North America, particularly in woodlands and stream edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark blue berries are eaten by thrushes, robins, catbirds, and other songbirds, particularly in late summer and fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts native sweat bees and small carpenter bees to its clusters of nectar rich spring flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 4 - 6 ft apart for informal hedges or groupings that allow room for fruiting partners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for mixed borders, low hedges, and bird gardens. Can be used in urban, suburban, and restoration plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmelanchier canadensis (Serviceberry)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers early season fruit and structure alongside Viburnum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAronia melanocarpa (Black Chokeberry)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Complements with a similar form and wildlife value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClethra alnifolia (Summersweet)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Extends flowering season with fragrant blooms in moist soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIlex verticillata (Winterberry Holly)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds bold fruit color and structure in fall and winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRudbeckia laciniata (Cutleaf Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds height and pollinator appeal in nearby borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"7 Gallon","offer_id":45948405678241,"sku":"VIBURNUM DENTATUM BLUE MUFFIN","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/blumuff.jpg?v=1586786591","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/viburnum-dentatum-blue-muffin","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}