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Viburnum dilatatum
Also called Linden viburnum, Linden Arrow Wood
Viburnum dilatatum, commonly known as linden arrowwood or linden viburnum, is a deciduous shrub in the family Viburnaceae. It is native to eastern Asia, and can be found as an introduced plant in the mid-Atlantic regions in the U.S from New York to Virginia. Linden arrowwood is known for the clusters of red drupes it produces when it is mature.
Linden arrowwood should be grown in moist fertile soil that is slightly acidic or neutral to have best results. It needs plenty of sunlight, but will thrive in shaded areas and in warm climates. Viburnum dilatatum can easily be transplanted and will do great when established. This shrub propagates from cuttings. Seeds may need a chilling period to germinate. Planting several of these shrubs next to each other will increase the fruit production. There have not been any reports in the United States claiming this species to be harmful to fauna.
In its native range of China, Japan, and Korea, Linden arrowwood can be found in lowlands, open forests, and scrubby areas. This species thrive in moist soil and sunny areas.
Linden viburnum is an ornamental plant. It is used for mass plantings because of the white clusters of flowers it produces. Even though it is an ornamental plant, in some US states, particularly the mid-Atlantic region it is highly recommended not to plant this species because of its invasive tendencies. The berries, leaves, and stems are used in traditional Chinese medicine to make a soup for snake bites, for dysentery, and for use as a vermifuge.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Viburnum dilatatum by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
