Viburnum acerifolium

maple leaf viburnum

The three lobed, maple-like leaves lend this plant its common name. White flowers in the spring are followed by berries, maturing to a deep blue color. Its fall foliage is a vibrant red. From sun to shade, moist to dry, maple-leaved viburnum tends to grow anywhere.

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Height: 3-6 ft
Spread: 3-5 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Dry
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Spring Bloom
• Summer Fruit
• Fall Foliage
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
• Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Bees
• Host Plant
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
• Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Specimen
• Naturalize
• Hedge/screening
• Rain Garden
• Massing
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Red to Purple Fall Foliage
• Purple to Black Fruit


North American Distribution


maple leaf viburnum - Viburnum acerifolium from Native Plant Trust
maple leaf viburnum - Viburnum acerifolium from Native Plant Trust
maple leaf viburnum - Viburnum acerifolium from Native Plant Trust