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Viburnum
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Viburnum

Viburnum spp.
In the United States: Native · also called arrowwood viburnum, southern arrowwood

Honeybees primarily visit Viburnum dentatum for its pollen, with nectar rewards being minimal and short-lived. Peak bloom in late spring offers an early-season foraging opportunity in temperate climates. The shrub suckers from the base and may require pruning after flowering to control spread, while being susceptible to deer browsing in wildlife-prone areas.

Nectarlow
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) May–June
TypePerennial
Sunpartial
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