Mapleleaf viburnum.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Deciduous shrub

Lumière

Partial shade to full shade

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière moyenne

Arrosage

Tous les 7 à 14 jours

Taille adulte

6 feet

Croissance

Lente

Rusticité

USDA 4 à 8

Floraison

Late spring to early summer

Entretien

This shrub thrives in well draining soil and appreciates a layer of mulch to keep its roots cool. Watch for wilting during dry spells, as it prefers consistent moisture while establishing. It is quite hardy and needs little fuss once it settles into your garden.

Arrosage

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the first year.

Engrais

Apply a balanced organic fertilizer once in early spring.

Taille

Prune immediately after flowering if you need to shape the shrub.

Rempotage

This plant is best suited for the ground rather than containers.

Sol

Well draining, acidic to neutral soil

pH du sol

5.5 to 7.0

Température

-30 à 35°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically 20 to 50 years

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

There are no significant reports of human toxicity for this species.

Enfants

The berries may pose a minor choking hazard to small children if ingested in large quantities.

Allergènes de contact

Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from handling the foliage.

Allergènes aéroportés

The pollen may cause mild reactions in sensitive individuals during the flowering season.

Comestibilité

The berries are generally considered non-toxic but are not typically consumed by humans due to poor flavor.

Comment l'identifier

• Leaves resemble maple tree foliage
• Small white flower clusters in spring
• Dark blue to black fall berries
• Opposite leaf arrangement on stems
• Stems have fine hairs

Hauteur

0,9 à 1,8m

Envergure

0,9 à 1,8m

Feuilles

green, purple, red, deciduous

Fleurs

white, pinkish-white, 0,5 à 1cm

Fruits

black, dark-blue, Late summer to early autumn

Problèmes courants

• Viburnum leaf beetle — Small beetles can cause significant defoliation if left unchecked.
• Powdery mildew — A fungal infection that creates a white dusty coating on the leaves.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, cuttings, division

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Hivernage

Mulch the base in late autumn to protect roots from extreme temperature fluctuations. No pruning is necessary during winter.

En pot

It is not well suited for long term container growth due to its size and root requirements.

Group this shrub with other woodland natives to create a self-sustaining forest floor community.

Bonnes associations

• Asarum canadense — They share similar shade and moisture requirements.
• Christmas fern — It provides a nice textural contrast in woodland settings.

Espèces similaires

• Mapleleaf viburnum — This is the primary species discussed.

Science

Famille

Viburnaceae

Genre

Viburnum

Ordre

Dipsacales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Eastern North America

Préservation

This plant is secure and widely distributed throughout its native range.

It grows as an understory shrub in deciduous forests, adapted to low light levels.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, bird food source, larval host plant

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons, coléoptères

Utilisations

ornamental shrub, woodland garden plant, wildlife hedge

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Does it need full sun?

No, it actually prefers partial to full shade.

Is it deer resistant?

It has moderate resistance to deer browsing.

D'où vient le nom

The species name acerifolium refers to the maple-like shape of the leaves, derived from the Latin acer for maple and folium for leaf.

Bon à savoir

• The leaves look remarkably like those of a maple tree.
• It is one of the few viburnums that thrives in deep shade.
• The berries turn from red to black as they ripen.

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