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maple leaf viburnum

Maple leaf viburnum is a versatile and beautiful shrub, beloved by gardeners throughout New Zealand for its stunning foliage and year-round interest. Known botanically as Viburnum acerifolium, this deciduous plant offers eye-catching, maple-shaped leaves that transform from fresh green to brilliant shades of pink, red, and purple during autumn. Its graceful clusters of white blooms in late spring give way to dark blue berries, making it an ideal choice for anyone wanting to create a vibrant, wildlife-friendly garden.

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Acer palmatum 'Shirazz'

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Acer palmatum 'Shirazz' is a stunning variegated Japanese Maple admired for its rich purple red foliage edged with soft pink. The colourful leaves create a vibrant display through spring and summer before deepening to fiery crimson tones in autumn.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Acer palmatum 'Fjellheim'

Acer palmatum 'Fjellheim' is a compact Japanese Maple prized for its dense upright habit, fresh green foliage, and brilliant coral red stems that provide outstanding winter colour. The leaves develop vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and crimson during autumn, making it a superb feature tree for smaller gardens, courtyards, and containers.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon' tree in a garden.
Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon'

Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon' is a standout Japanese maple admired for its glowing apricot and orange toned foliage that brings warmth and vibrancy...

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Acer palmatum Ukon

Acer palmatum 'Ukon' is a distinctive Japanese Maple admired for its unusual lime green foliage that brings fresh colour to the garden. New leaves...

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Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg'

Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg' is a striking Japanese Maple admired for its deeply cut rich purple red foliage and distinctive curled leaf edges. The...

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Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo'

Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo' is a rare and highly ornamental Japanese Maple treasured for its striking white and pink variegated foliage. Often called the...

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Viburnum 'Dense Fence'

Viburnum 'Dense Fence' is a fast growing evergreen shrub selected for its naturally dense habit, glossy green foliage, and excellent screening...

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Tamukeyama'

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Tamukeyama' is one of the most admired Japanese Maples, prized for its finely dissected deep red foliage and graceful...

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Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price' plant with pink flower buds above lush, dark green foliage.
Viburnum Eve Price

Viburnum 'Eve Price' is a compact, evergreen shrub admired for its flowers, foliage, and tidy form. It features dark green foliage, pink buds in...

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Viburnum burkwoodii

Viburnum burkwoodii (Burkwood Viburnum) is a beautiful semi evergreen shrub renowned for its highly fragrant white flowers that appear in spring and...

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Acer palmatum 'Beni Otake'

Acer palmatum 'Beni Otake' is a striking Japanese Maple admired for its narrow strap like deep red foliage that creates a bold architectural effect...

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Viburnum tinus variegatum

Viburnum tinus 'Variegatum' is an attractive evergreen shrub prized for its cream and green variegated foliage that provides year round colour and...

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Acer palmatum 'Fireglow' bright red foliage.
Acer 'Fireglow'

Acer 'Fireglow' is a striking Japanese maple prized for its brilliant deep red foliage that holds colour exceptionally well throughout the season...

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Viburnum 'Emerald Beauty'

Viburnum 'Emerald Beauty' is a handsome evergreen shrub valued for its lush glossy green foliage, naturally dense habit, and clusters of creamy white...

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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Stella Rossa' tree with fine, dark purple foliage.
Acer 'Stella Rossa'

Acer 'Stella Rossa' is a striking Japanese Maple valued for its finely dissected deep red foliage and elegant cascading growth habit. The rich...

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Viburnum bodnantense 'Dawn'

Viburnum bodnantense 'Dawn' is a beautiful deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant soft pink flowers that appear from late autumn through winter...

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Acer palmatum 'Scolopendrifolium'

Acer palmatum 'Scolopendrifolium' is an elegant Japanese Maple admired for its unusual long, narrow, strap like leaves that create a fine textured...

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Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' specimen tree with colourful dark red foliage.
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'

Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' (Bloodgood Japanese Maple) is one of the most reliable and popular Japanese maples, valued for its deep red foliage and...

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Acer palmatum 'Crippsii' green foliage.
Acer palmatum 'Crippsii'

Acer palmatum 'Crippsii' is a refined Japanese maple valued for its deeply lobed foliage and elegant, compact growth habit. Its leaves emerge soft...

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Acer 'Asahi Zuru' green and white variegated foliage.
Acer 'Asahi Zuru'

Acer 'Asahi Zuru' is a stunning Japanese Maple known for its delicate, variegated leaves that blend pink, white, and green tones. In autumn, the...

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An Acer buergerianum specimen tree.
Acer buergerianum

Acer buergerianum, commonly known as the Trident Maple, is a striking deciduous tree admired for its distinctive three-lobed leaves and brilliant...

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Viburnum davidii (male)

Viburnum davidii (Male) is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its distinctive leathery foliage with deeply impressed veins and naturally rounded...

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Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' specimen tree with purple-red cascading foliage.
Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'

Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' is a highly admired weeping Japanese maple known for its finely dissected burgundy foliage that retains rich colour...

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Acer palmatum 'Crimson Princess' tree with fine green foliage tinged with purple.
Acer 'Crimson Princess'

Acer palmatum 'Crimson Princess' is a stunning Japanese maple known for its deeply cut, cascading burgundy foliage that intensifies through the...

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Acer 'Shidava Gold' small tree with lush, green and yellow foliage.
Acer 'Shidava Gold'

Acer 'Shidava Gold' is a bright and elegant Japanese maple valued for its golden yellow foliage that brings light and contrast to garden spaces. This...

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Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' is a unique Japanese Maple admired for its finely dissected foliage and upright growth habit. Unlike many laceleaf maples...

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Acer saccharinum (Silver Maple) specimen tree in autumn with orange and yellow foliage.
Acer saccharinum

Acer saccharinum, commonly known as the Silver Maple, is a deciduous tree that is grown for its tidy form and colourful autumn foliage. The lush and...

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Acer platanoides

Acer platanoides (Norway Maple) is a large deciduous tree prized for its broad canopy, dense shade, and attractive seasonal colour. The lush green...

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An Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple) specimen tree in autumn with orange foliage.
Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple)

Acer saccharum, commonly known as the Sugar Maple, is a large, deciduous tree grown for its bright autumn foliage and fabled maple syrup. The leaves...

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Acer 'Armstrong' bright red foliage.
Acer 'Armstrong'

Acer 'Armstrong' is a distinctive Maple grown for its narrow, upright growth habit and fabulous autumn colours. This fast-growing tree produces a...

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A Pyrus 'Autumn Leaves' tree.
Pyrus 'Autumn Leaves'

Pyrus 'Autumn Leaves' is an ornamental pear admired for its vibrant autumn colour display. This deciduous tree produces lush green foliage through...

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Acer rubrum

Acer rubrum (Red Maple) is a magnificent deciduous tree renowned for its outstanding autumn colour and graceful growth habit. The fresh green foliage...

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Acer palmatum 'Shirazz'

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Why Choose Maple Leaf Viburnum?

The maple leaf viburnum brings texture, colour, and ecological value to a wide variety of landscape styles. It's highly adaptable, thriving in both sunny and partially shaded gardens and tolerant to many soil conditions, including the acidic soils common in parts of New Zealand. This makes the maple leaf viburnum a great option for mixed borders, naturalistic plantings, or understory gardens where other shrubs may struggle.

This low-maintenance viburnum is also a superb choice for attracting birds and beneficial insects. Its berries provide a valuable winter food source for native birds, while pollinators flock to its springtime blooms.

Growing and Caring for Maple Leaf Viburnum

Plant your maple leaf viburnum in well-drained soil, ideally with some organic matter to encourage strong growth. While it's drought-tolerant once established, regular watering in the first year will help your shrub settle in. Pruning is rarely necessary, but you can shape the plant after flowering to maintain a tidy form.

You can plant maple leaf viburnum as a specimen shrub or as part of a mixed hedge. If you're looking for additional hedging options, consider Viburnum Hedge Master or the dense and evergreen Viburnum Dense Fence for year-round screening and privacy.

Maple Leaf Viburnum vs. Other Viburnums

While maple leaf viburnum is renowned for its foliage and wildlife value, the viburnum family offers a diverse range of forms and flower types. For dramatic spring blossoms, the Viburnum opulus roseum (Snowball Bush) is a true garden classic, with globe-like white flowers that light up any garden. If you're interested in a viburnum with tiered, horizontal flowering branches, Viburnum plicatum Mariesii (Doublefile Viburnum) is a favourite for structural interest.

For those wanting edible fruit and rich autumnal colour, Viburnum trilobum is another wonderful species with cranberry-like berries and striking foliage.

Landscape Uses for Maple Leaf Viburnum

Maple leaf viburnum is perfectly suited to informal hedges, shade gardens, and native planting schemes. Its multi-season appeal makes it equally delightful in rural or urban landscapes, whether used as a feature shrub, background plant, or wildlife corridor.

If you're inspired by the beauty and garden performance of maple leaf viburnum, explore our full selection of viburnums to find the perfect shrub for every corner of your landscape. With so many options, it's easy to create a garden that's both beautiful and beneficial to New Zealand's environment.

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