Dockmackie
Viburnum acerifolium
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
36"–72" H × 36"–72" W
Bloom
May, Jun
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 26 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles, flies
Dockmackie is a medium-sized native shrub with maple-like leaves that turn attractive red and purple colors in fall. It produces small white flower clusters in late spring followed by dark berries, thriving in partial shade conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Dockmackie takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Can appear somewhat wild and informal in growth habit
- May spread by suckers creating irregular appearance
- Less familiar to HOAs than common landscape shrubs
Wildlife value
The flowers attract various pollinators including bees, beetles, and flies in May and June. Birds feed on the dark berries produced in late summer.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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