Viburnum, Mapleleaf, Bare Root

Mapleleaf Viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium)

Mapleleaf Viburnum is a versatile, shade-loving native shrub known for its beautiful maple-like leaves, delicate white blooms, and clusters of dark berries that attract wildlife. This deciduous shrub offers multi-season interest with showy spring flowers, vibrant purple-to-pink fall foliage, and berries that mature in late summer and provide a valuable food source for birds. Well-suited for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalized areas, Mapleleaf Viburnum brings subtle beauty and ecological value to diverse landscapes.

Key Characteristics

• Attractive Spring Blooms: Mapleleaf Viburnum produces flat-topped clusters of small, creamy white flowers in late spring, attracting bees and other pollinators. The delicate blooms brighten shaded areas and add early-season interest.

• Distinctive Maple-Like Foliage and Fall Color: The shrub’s leaves resemble those of maple trees, turning brilliant shades of purple, pink, and red in autumn, creating a stunning fall display that enhances woodland and naturalized gardens.

• Bird-Friendly Berries: Following the flowers, clusters of dark blue-black berries develop in late summer, providing a nutritious food source for birds and other wildlife. The berries persist into early winter, adding seasonal interest and supporting biodiversity.

• Shade Tolerant and Low Maintenance: Mapleleaf Viburnum thrives in part to full shade, making it ideal for underplanting in woodlands or shaded garden beds. Its low maintenance needs and adaptability to various soils, including acidic, loamy, and rocky soils, make it a versatile choice.

• Erosion Control and Wildlife Habitat: The shrub’s fibrous root system stabilizes soil, making it suitable for slopes and erosion-prone areas. Its dense foliage provides shelter and nesting sites for birds and small wildlife, adding to its value in wildlife-friendly landscapes.

Product Details

• Native Range: Eastern North America
• Plant Life Cycle: Deciduous shrub
• Sun Requirements: Part shade to full shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soils; tolerates loamy, sandy, and rocky soils
• Mature Height: 4-6 feet
• Bloom Time: Late spring
• Bloom Color: Creamy white
• Fruit Color: Dark blue-black (late summer into early winter)
• Fall Color: Purple, pink, and red
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8

Mapleleaf Viburnum is a beautiful and ecologically valuable choice for shaded gardens, providing seasonal color, bird-friendly berries, and reliable shade tolerance.