Mapleleaf Viburnum

About this plant

The Mapleleaf Viburnum, or Viburnum acerifolium, is a captivating deciduous shrub prized for its distinctive maple-like leaves that transition through a brilliant spectrum of colors, from burgundy to purple, in the fall. In late spring to early summer, it graces the garden with delicate, creamy-white flower clusters, providing an elegant, understated beauty. These flowers eventually give way to attractive clusters of berries that mature from red to dark blue-black, offering a late-season food source for local wildlife. Known for its adaptability and resilience, this multi-stemmed shrub thrives in a variety of conditions, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, naturalized areas, or as an understory planting. Its upright, spreading habit creates a lovely texture and provides year-round visual appeal, even after its leaves have fallen.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Mapleleaf Viburnum is a low-maintenance shrub that requires minimal pruning, primarily for shaping or removing dead/damaged branches. Mulch around the base helps retain soil moisture and regulate temperature. Fertilize annually with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring if needed.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.