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Viburnum acerifolium

Also Known As

Arrow-wood
Maple-leaf Viburnum
Mapleleaf Viburnum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Viburnum acerifolium plant details

Viburnum acerifolium is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black, purple and red fruit. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum acerifolium

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum acerifolium

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The maple-like leaves of this shrub (to 6') add interest to shady areas where other Viburnums don?t do well; white flowers, black fruits. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

White flower heads in clusters 1.5-3" wide from pink buds are followed by red drupes which eventually turn purple then black over maple leave like foliage adorn this US East Coast Native. In Fall, the foliage may be purple-pink, red or orange. Ours is generally mauve pink -- a startling and truly delightful color in the Autumn woods! I can't say if it's our clone that's always pink or our weather but since our weather does vary, one might assume this clone is pink in Fall. Berries are suitable for jam. Somewhat suckering but not aggressive - maybe 6 feet after 20 years. Slow growing plant. Host plant for the Spring Azure Butterfly.