Smooth Arrowwood Viburnum recognitum (formerly Viburnum dentatum)

Other common names: Arrowwood, Northern Arrowwood, Southern Arrowwood Other scientific names: Viburnum dentatum French names: Viorne Litigieuse, Viorne Dentée Family: Muskroot Family (Adoxaceae), (Honeysuckle Family (Caprifoliaceae)) Group: Arrowwoods Distinctive features: Shrub; Leaves are prominently toothed and lack stipules. Similar species:   •   Downy Arrowwood (Viburnum rafinesquianum) - more widespread, has prominent stipules. Flowers: Spring, Summer;  White;  5 parts (petals) Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Simple, Toothed;  Opposite, prominently toothed. Habitat: Forests, Fields and Open Areas, Wet Areas;  Wet places. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 302    Shrubs of Ontario: 467    Native/Non-native: Native Status: Not as common as Downy Arrowwood (Viburnum rafinesquianum) - mostly just in extreme southern Ontario. Notes: Easily confused with Downy Arrowwood (Viburnum rafinesquianum), which is much more common and widespread. For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs: 26 photographs available, of which 4 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Plants ● Arrowwoods