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Viburnum acerifolium

Mapleleaf Viburnum, Maple-leaved Viburnum, Dockmackie

Scientific Name:

Viburnum acerifolium

Genus:

Viburnum

Species Epithet:

acerifolium

Common Name:

Mapleleaf Viburnum, Maple-leaved Viburnum, Dockmackie

Plant Type

Shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial

Plant Family

Viburnaceae (Viburnum Family)

Native/Alien:

NC Native

Invasive Status:

(*Key)

Size:

1-3 ft., 3-6 ft.

Bloom Color(s):

White

Light:

Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day

Soil Moisture:

Dry, Moist

Bloom Time:

April, May, June

Growing Area:

Mountains, Piedmont

Habitat Description:

Mesic to dry forests and woodlands. Common and widespread in the NC mountains and the western and central Piedmont; fairly common to frequent in the eastern Piedmont, except rare to uncommon in the northeasternmost Piedmont counties.

Leaf Arrangement:

Opposite

Leaf Retention:

Deciduous

Leaf Type:

Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like

Leaf Form:

Simple

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Wildlife Value:

Important for Wildlife

Landscape Value:

Highly Recommended and Available

State Rank:

S5: Secure (*Key)

Global Rank:

G5 - Secure (*Key)

Notes:

Nice Fall color.

Flowers in terminal, slightly rounded cymes develop from young branches surrounded by palmately veined, three lobed, maple-like, paired leaves.

The Scientific Name is Viburnum acerifolium. You will likely hear them called Mapleleaf Viburnum, Maple-leaved Viburnum, Dockmackie. This picture shows the Flowers in terminal, slightly rounded cymes develop from young branches surrounded by palmately veined, three lobed, maple-like, paired leaves. of Viburnum acerifolium

Will Stuart

Bright-white blossoms have 5 small fused petals with 5 conspicuous protuding stamens.

The Scientific Name is Viburnum acerifolium. You will likely hear them called Mapleleaf Viburnum, Maple-leaved Viburnum, Dockmackie. This picture shows the Bright-white blossoms have 5 small fused petals with 5 conspicuous protuding stamens. of Viburnum acerifolium

Will Stuart

Dark purple fruits mature in late summer.

The Scientific Name is Viburnum acerifolium. You will likely hear them called Mapleleaf Viburnum, Maple-leaved Viburnum, Dockmackie. This picture shows the Dark purple fruits mature in late summer. of Viburnum acerifolium

Will Stuart

Shrubs are generally 1 to 2 meters, forming colonies via suckering in suitable habitat.

This scene from the Smart View Recreation Area along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia

The Scientific Name is Viburnum acerifolium. You will likely hear them called Mapleleaf Viburnum, Maple-leaved Viburnum, Dockmackie. This picture shows the Shrubs are generally 1 to 2 meters, forming colonies via suckering in suitable habitat. of Viburnum acerifolium

Will Stuart

Flower buds

garden in Orange County, NC

The Scientific Name is Viburnum acerifolium. You will likely hear them called Mapleleaf Viburnum, Maple-leaved Viburnum, Dockmackie. This picture shows the Flower buds of Viburnum acerifolium

Bettina Darveaux

Nice Fall color

garden in Orange County, NC

The Scientific Name is Viburnum acerifolium. You will likely hear them called Mapleleaf Viburnum, Maple-leaved Viburnum, Dockmackie. This picture shows the Nice Fall color of Viburnum acerifolium

Bettina Darveaux

Inflorescence with white fully opened flowers and pinkish-colored buds makes a beautiful combination.

Macon County, NC

The Scientific Name is Viburnum acerifolium. You will likely hear them called Mapleleaf Viburnum, Maple-leaved Viburnum, Dockmackie. This picture shows the Inflorescence with white fully opened flowers and pinkish-colored buds makes a beautiful combination. of Viburnum acerifolium

Bettina Darveaux

A young sapling.

Panther Branch Natural Area, Orange Co., NC

The Scientific Name is Viburnum acerifolium. You will likely hear them called Mapleleaf Viburnum, Maple-leaved Viburnum, Dockmackie. This picture shows the A young sapling. of Viburnum acerifolium

Bettina Darveaux

Links:

USDA PLANTS Database Record



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