Mapleleaf Viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium) is in the elder family family (Viburnaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,927 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.
Nationally it blooms mainly from April to June, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Mapleleaf Viburnum: observations by month (U.S.)
About Mapleleaf Viburnum
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Mapleleaf Viburnum by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 379 | May | Apr–May |
| Massachusetts | 234 | June | Jun–Jun |
| New York | 221 | June | May–Jun |
| Pennsylvania | 134 | May | May–Jun |
| Virginia | 131 | May | May–May |
| Connecticut | 81 | June | May–Jun |
| Maine | 80 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Vermont | 74 | June | Jun–Jun |
| New Hampshire | 62 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Ohio | 60 | May | May–Jun |
| Wisconsin | 60 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Tennessee | 57 | April | Apr–May |
| Michigan | 54 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Indiana | 53 | May | May–May |
| Maryland | 46 | May | May–May |
| New Jersey | 43 | May | May–Jun |
| Georgia | 33 | April | Apr–May |
| Kentucky | 31 | May | May–May |
| Alabama | 24 | May | Apr–May |
| District of Columbia | 15 | May | May–May |
| West Virginia | 14 | May | May–Jun |
| Delaware | 12 | May | May–May |
| Rhode Island | 11 | June | May–Jun |
| Louisiana | 7 | April | Apr–Apr |
| South Carolina | 7 | May | Apr–May |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (elder family)
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Mapleleaf Viburnum?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from April to June.
Where is Mapleleaf Viburnum most often seen?
The most observations come from North Carolina, Massachusetts, New York.