Mariesii Doublefile Viburnum (Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum'Mariesii') is a distinguished, medium-to-large deciduous shrub (6–10 ft tall, 8–12 ft wide) known for its architectural, horizontal, tiered branching. It features showy, white lacecap flowers in spring, followed by red fruit and rich burgundy-red fall foliage, making it an excellent, low-maintenance specimen or hedge plant.
Key Characteristics & Care:
Appearance: Strongly layered, horizontal branches with, dark green, pleated leaves.
Flowers: Large, flat-topped lacecap clusters (sterile flowers surrounding fertile ones) appear in late spring.
Fruit/Fall Color: Produces red berries that attract birds. Foliage turns, a, striking burgundy-red to purple in autumn.
Growth Rate: Moderate, typically growing about 12 inches annually.
Conditions: Thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers, consistently, moist, well-drained, fertile soil.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–8.
Usage: Ideal as a specimen plant, for shrub borders, or for, privacy screening.