Mapleleaf Viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium)
Mapleleaf Viburnum is a deciduous shrub that may grow 4 to 6 feet tall. The leaves are opposite with 3 lobes, sunken veins, toothed margin, and fuzzy underside and stem. The bark is smooth and grayish brown. In late spring, small, white flowers mature in flat-topped clusters. The shrub produces a purple drupe that occurs in flat-topped clusters.
WildlifePotential host plant for the Spring Azure butterfly. Fruits are eaten by songbirds, grouse, wild turkeys, and squirrels. Twigs and leaves browsed by white-tailed deer.
| Plant Type |
Shrub |
| Leaf Type |
Deciduous |
| Deer Resistance |
Moderate |
| Regions |
Mountain, Piedmont |
| Light |
Partial Sun/Shade, Full Shade |
| Soil |
Moist, Dry |
| Bloom Times |
Early Spring, Spring |
| Seed Times |
Late Summer, Fall |
| Wildlife Value |
Fleshy Fruit, Butterfly Larvae Host |
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