Mapleleaf Viburnum, Maple-leaf Viburnum, Maple-leaf Arrowwood, Arrowwood, Viburnum acerifolium var. acerifolium, Viburnum acerifolium var. densiflorum, Viburnum acerifolium var. glabrescens, Viburnum acerifolium var. ovatum, Viburnum densiflorum
Viburnum acerifolium (Mapleleaf Viburnum) is a densely branched, deciduous shrub with a profusion of flat upright clusters packed with tiny white flowers from spring to late summer. Attractive to butterflies, they are followed by red berries that ripen to blue-black in late summer. Hungry birds feast on them. Its spreading, ascending branches are clothed with bright to dark green maple-like leaves, 2-5 in. long (5-12 cm), which turn brilliant reddish-purple to magenta in the fall. Native to eastern North America, Mapleleaf Viburnum occurs naturally in upland forests, woodlands, ravine slopes, and hillsides. Shade tolerant, it grows in well-drained, moist soils and is particularly tolerant of acid soils. Mapleleaf Viburnum is rhizomatous and can form dense thickets if suckers are not removed. It has been cultivated since 1736 for its attractive flowers and foliage. This woodland shrub provides good nesting and escape cover for numerous species of birds and small mammals.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Adoxaceae |
| Genus | Viburnum |
| Common names | Arrowwood, Mapleleaf Viburnum, Viburnum |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing |
36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Adoxaceae |
| Genus | Viburnum |
| Common names | Arrowwood, Mapleleaf Viburnum, Viburnum |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing |
36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
How many Viburnum acerifolium (Mapleleaf Viburnum) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Viburnum acerifolium (Mapleleaf Viburnum) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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