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  5. Honeysuckles, Moschatels, and Allies
  6. Viburnums, Moschatels, and Elders
  7. Viburnums
  8. Mapleleaf Viburnum

species 44,667 observations

Mapleleaf Viburnum

Viburnum acerifolium

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

128 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Rose Hooktip, Henry's Elfin, Pink Prominent, Celery Looper Moth 37
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Sackenomyia commota 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it American Beaver, White-tailed Deer, Eastern Chipmunk, Swainson's Thrush 22
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Lined Longhorn Beetle, Strangalepta Flower Longhorn Beetle, Long-winged Longhorn Beetle, Downy Long-horned Beetle 68

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Light
Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture
Dry Well drained Moist
Water use
Medium
Soil
Rocky Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH
Acid
Drought tolerant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Resists
Fire
Habit
Erect Rounded
Plant type
Shrub

From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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