Mapleleaf Viburnum, Viburnum acerifolium

Bring a touch of elegance to your garden with mapleleaf viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium), a hardy native shrub that thrives in a range of environments. This versatile beauty features striking, maple-like leaves that provide a vibrant green backdrop in spring and summer, transitioning to a stunning display of rich red, purple, and orange hues in the fall.

Key Features:

• Size: 4-6 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide, making it ideal for woodland gardens, shrub borders, or naturalized areas.

• Foliage: Attractive, deeply lobed leaves that resemble those of a maple tree, with excellent fall color.

• Flowers: Small, white, flat-topped clusters bloom in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

• Berries: Dark blue to black berries appear in late summer, providing food for birds and wildlife.

• Growth Habit: Deciduous, forming a dense, rounded shape that's perfect for creating a natural, wildlife-friendly garden.

Growing Conditions:

• Prefers part shade to full shade and well-drained, moist, acidic soil.

• Tolerates a range of soil types, making it adaptable to different garden settings.

• Drought-tolerant once established but thrives with consistent moisture.

Hardiness Zone:

• Hardy in USDA Zones 3-8, making it a reliable choice for a wide range of climates.