Mapleleaf Viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium) is a structural shrub with white flowers in early summer, blue fruit that persists through fall, and good fall color. They prefer mesic soil in part sun to shade where they grow up to 6 feet tall. They are a good choice for the slopes of shaded rain gardens. Species for underplanting include Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex pensylvanica) and ‘Rozanne’ Geranium (Geranium ‘Rozanne’).
Maintenance
Prune in late winter to maintain height and shape. Remove any dead or diseased wood.
About
Light Requirements
Part Sun,
Shade Moisture Requirements
Banks,
Slopes Soil Requirements
Acidic,
Rock,
Sand Height
Medium Spacing
2 to 4 feet Category
Structural Attracts
Bees,
Birds,
Butterflies Illinois Native Plant Status
Illinois Native,
Indiana Native Bloom Time
May,
June Bloom Color
White Seasonality
Fall,
Spring,
Summer,
Winter Sociability
Individuals