mapleleaf viburnum

Plant Type

Shrub (less than 10 ft)

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

4-6 ft. tall
2-6 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Drought

Inolerant of

Direct Afternoon Sun

Propagation

By seed, By cutting

Plant Propagation Notes

Seeds should be collected when mature and stored at 41 degrees F with the pulp on.

Plant Planting Notes

Provide 6′ spacing.

Plants/Diseases

No significant disease or pest issues.

Wildlife Benefits

Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects, Host plant for butterfly larvae, Fruit/seeds for birds

Leaves

Leaves opposite, three lobed with dentate margins.

Flowers

Small white flowers with 4-5 petals in clusters on a panicle.

Fruit

Berries that develop in the late summer early fall, turning black-blue.

Bark

Dark gray and slightly rough.

Toxicity

No known toxicity.

USDA Hardiness Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Light Exposure

Part Sun/Shade, Full Shade

Soil Moisture

Medium

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acidic (less than 6.0)

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Mesic to dry forests and woodlands.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Secure (G5)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Common in the Mountains and Piedmont. Uncommon in the Coastal Plain.