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Viburnum plicatum v. tomentosum 'Mariesii'
Doublefile Viburnum
- Pure white flowers that are uniquely flattened
- Attractive leathery foliage
- Reddish-purple fall color
- Red berries turning black
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average to loamy, moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates a wide range of soil types. Pruning can be done right after flowering. Plants can be fertilized annually in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. Mulching is beneficial.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fall Color
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Cold Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Viburnum
Common Name: Doublefile Viburnum
Dense, upright, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub with ovate, toothed, veined, green leaves. Burgundy-red to purplish-red fall color. Clusters of flat-topped flowers bloom in spring in doublefile form with an outer ring of showy, sterile florets surrounding the tiny, center, fertile florets. Flowers are followed by egg-shaped, berry-like fruits wich mature from red to black in late summer. Great as a specimen, in shrub borders, foundation plantings and hedges.