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Offline nugget

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Arrow wood?
« on: July 05, 2007, 01:09:50 pm »
Does anybody know how to find Arrowwood? Also called Viburnum. I have looked in my book but it does not have a good description. I have lots of sourwood to use, but I was wondering about arrowwood. Might like to try it . if i an find it.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Arrow wood?
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2007, 01:47:35 pm »
Nugget, I believe arrow wood viburnum is Viburnum dentatum. Some grows around this area but not at my place. I do have V. prunifolium, Blackhaw Viburnum and Maple Leaf Viburnum, V. acerfolium, both of which will make arrows. I'll show you the Black Haw when you come to the camp-o-rama...heck, I'll give you some to try. ;)     Pat
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Re: Arrow wood?
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2007, 02:41:38 pm »
Sounds like a plan Pat. I have loads of sourwood.But Bobby and I were wondering about the Arrowwood. I read an article about it in the magazine from a little while back. Good reading.
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Re: Arrow wood?
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2007, 03:53:14 pm »
Arrow wood makes a good shaft, as do most other viburnums. They grow here and there throughout NC, mostly in the mountains and central Piedmont. They're also easy to propagate, transplant and grow.
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Re: Arrow wood?
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2007, 08:49:17 pm »
Thanks guys.
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