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mapleleaf viburnum

Viburnum acerifolium

The mapleleaf viburnum is a lovely shrub with beautiful leaves that look like maple leaves! It produces small white flowers in spring and bright red berries in the fall, which are enjoyed by birds.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The mapleleaf viburnum is an upright shrub with distinctive three-lobed leaves resembling a maple. It has flat-topped clusters of creamy white flowers in spring, followed by berries that transition from green to red, then finally dark blue-black.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderDipsacalesFamilyViburnaceaeGenusViburnum
mapleleaf viburnum
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mapleleaf viburnum

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Despite its name, it's not a maple tree, but a viburnum shrub!

Its dark berries often cling through winter, a vital food source for birds!

Its leaves often have tiny, soft hairs, making them feel wonderfully fuzzy!

Its scientific name means 'maple-leaved' as its leaves truly mimic a maple's!

Special abilities

Ability

Shadow Weaver

Mapleleaf viburnum can thrive in shady forest understories, letting it grow where many other plants struggle.

Ability

Autumn Blaze

It has leaves that turn a brilliant purplish-red in fall, making it stand out in the forest.

Ability

Color Signal

Its berries change from green to red to black, signaling to hungry birds when they are perfectly ripe.

Measurements & details

Height
150-250 cm
Spread
100-200 cm
Flower Size
0.3-0.6 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to early summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch the berries unless an adult says it's safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is mapleleaf viburnum?

150-250 cm

How wide does mapleleaf viburnum spread?

100-200 cm

How big are the flowers on mapleleaf viburnum?

0.3-0.6 cm

When does mapleleaf viburnum bloom?

Late spring to early summer

Is mapleleaf viburnum edible?

No

Is mapleleaf viburnum toxic?

Mild

What is mapleleaf viburnum's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is mapleleaf viburnum pollinated?

Insect

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