Description
Mapleleaf viburnum (Vibernum acerfolium)Â is native to the eastern part of the United States, this shrub grows well in dappled or partially shaded areas and tolerates sand, clay, loamy or rocky soil. This shrub grows well in moist, well-drained soil but can handle some some drought. This shrub grows 4-6′ high with an equal or slightly greater spread, which suckering and colonizing. The leaves of this viburnum resemble a maple leaf, they are dark green, 2-5″ long and wide, and turn beautiful in the fall. The leaves and twigs are browsed by whitetail deer.
The flowers are beautiful white clusters that range from 1-3″ wide and bloom May to June, but without much fragrance. The black, shiny berries persist into the winter. Turkeys, squirrels, songbirds, and grouse all enjoy the berries of this plant. The bark is copper brown to grey silver and smooth. The mapleleaf viburnum is distributed across the eastern United States and eastern Canada.
