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Viburnum acerifolium
Mapleleaf Viburnum
Image courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- 3" wide, flat clusters of tiny white flowers
- Blooms late spring - early summer
- Fruit heads form after flowering
- Maple-like leaves provide nice fall color
- Great for shrub borders and native plant gardens
Border or Bed
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Low Maintenance
Native
Partial Sun
Spring
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers partial shade and average. moist, acidic, well-drained soil. Tolerates full sun but does best with partial shade. Tolerates a wide range of soil types and moisture levels. Pruning can be done right after flowering. Great for shrub borders, hedges and woodland gardens.
Height: 3-6 ft
Spread: 2-4 ft
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Naturalizing
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Fall Color
- Native
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Spring Bloomer
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Viburnum
Common Name: Mapleleaf Viburnum
Densely branched, deciduous shrub with maple-like leaves, red to pink and purple fall color. 3" wide flat clusters of tiny white flowers bloom late spring - early summer. Flowers are followed by clusters of black berries which turn red at end of summer. Can form dense thickets if suckers are not removed.