Maple-Leaved Viburnum

Tagged as: native

Botanical Name:  Viburnum acerifolium
Common Name:  Maple-leaved viburnum

Updated 2/2013

Height: 4-6'  Spread: 4-5' Habit/Form: spreading due to suckering  Growth Rate: Medium
Zone: 4-8

Cultural Requirements: Shade to part sun; drought tolerant.

Ornamental Characteristics:  Creamy-white, flat-topped flowers in May; black fruit in fall, persisting into winter; excellent pink to dark burgundy fall color. 

Uses in the Landscape:  Naturalizing, shady areas.  May be difficult to locate in nurseries.

Native to Midwest

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