Mapleleaf Viburnum

Viburnum acerifolium

Plant Characteristics:

• Duration: Perennial 
• Habit: Shrub  
• Size class: 6-12 ft. 
• Native Habitat: Thickets, shaded woods, Mesic, mixed woods; bluffs; ravines. 
• Bloom time: April-August 
• Fruit: Red turning purple or black 
• Additional Notes: 
  • Autumn Foliage

Growing Conditions 

• Light:
  • Sun, partial shade, shade 
• Soil:  
  • Moisture: dry, moist 
  • pH: Acidic (pH<6.8) 
  • Water use: Medium 
  • Drought tolerance: High 
  • Description: Dry, rocky soils, sandy, sandy loam, med laom, clay loam, acid based. 
  • Condition comments: 
    • Suckers profusely to form large loose open colonies 
    • Susceptible to Viburnum Leaf Beetle 

Benefits:

• Ornamental: 
  • Beautiful color
  • Blooms, fruit, and leaves ornamental 
  • Accent tree or shrub
• Attract birds, nectar bees, butterflies, and insects, browse fruit-birds
• Conspicuous flowers
• Edible berries (Raw and cooked) 

Additional Comments: 

• Deer browse is considered minimal