Maple Leaf Viburnum

Maple Leaf Viburnum - Viburnum Acerifolium  is a Tall, Low-Maintenance Deciduous Shrub

Maple Leaf Viburnum, four to six foot tall, low-maintenance, deciduous shrub looks impressive with clusters of white flowers and thick green foliage in summer followed by purplish foliage and dark berries in fall. It will grow in dry, rocky soil or soil that is acidic, sandy, loam, or clay. Hardy in Zones 3-8, this ornamental beauty will grow in full sun to part shade.

Maple Leaf Viburnum  is a Durable Plant Alternative to Difficult Planting Sites 

It can even grow very wide, so make sure to give it plenty of room to spread when planting. This shrub is versatile and can build in a variety of soil conditions with ease. It will produce tiny blue fruits during the fall months of the year and is a beautiful addition to your garden. Also known as Southern Arrowwood for their use in the making of arrow shafts by Native Americans, they’re considered one of the most versatile deciduous shrubs to have. They’re  The herbs present themselves in flat clusters, have a high fragrance, and may sometimes continue to be present at the beginning of June.
Additionally, easily transplanted. One of the primary uses is privacy by creating barriers and screening. They can also be used to develop landscape transitions, visual balance, and proportions when in mass.
Furthermore, being a durable plant alternative to difficult planting sites.

 During spring, Viburnum dentatum offers beautiful small white flowers, while keeping its foliage dense with a dark green color. The herbs present themselves in flat clusters, have a high fragrance, and may sometimes continue to be present at the beginning of June. Once fall arrives, the dense foliage begins changing colors from shades of yellow to red and red-purple. During autumn, the shrub provides berries varying in shades of blue to black. Providing ornamental interest, opportunity to propagate by seeds, while being eatable for birds. The berries as they begin to ripe, attract around ten different species of birds like Robins, Catbirds, Finches and more. Many are songbirds that manage insect populations.

 The Maple Leaf Viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium) Plant features leaves with three points on them similar to maple tree leaves, and that is how the lovely shrub got its name. These plants create great visual interest when used as hedging, in a mixed border, or a wildlife garden. The leaves produce vivid colors and not only for their bright green beauty during spring and summer.

  When autumn arrives, the leaves of the Maple Leaf Viburnum Plant dazzle the eye with soft pastel shades of pink, rose, red, burgundy, and even deep purple. Property owners not only adore the shrub for its colorful display but also its low maintenance features and problem-free aspects. 

 In spring, clusters of white flowers appear, and pollinators like native bees and bumblebees are drawn to the plant. When the blooms fade, blue-black berries form where all kinds of birds flock for a nibble. 

 The Maple Leaf Viburnum Plant thrives in a shady spot with average soil and grows best in USDA hardiness zone 4-8. The plant shows moderate growth and can reach a height of three to five feet as a small shrub. It can also be planted as a medium shrub and attain a height between five and eight feet. The shrub can generally reach a width of three to four feet.