Viburnum acerifolium — maple-leaved viburnum

Native Perennial Shrub that is low and densely branched  4-6 ft. tall and 3-4 ft. wide. Spreads by rhizomes and seeds.  Forms low dense colony that birds use for shelter.

Bloom: Flat-topped clusters of white flowers from April-August that are followed by berries.    Autumn foliage is very colorful.

Sun/Part Sun/Shade   Dry to moist soil

Attracts: Nectar-bees, Nectar-butterflies, Nectar-insects, Browse, Fruit-birds

Larval Host: Spring Azure Butterfly  learn more: https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Celastrina-ladon

Benefits:

Wildlife: Nectar-Bees, Nectar-Butterflies (bog copper), Nectar-insects, Seeds-Granivorous birds

Ecologically harvested wild growing on my property