Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum
Botanical Name
Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum
Hardiness
Zones 5 to 8
Height
8 to 10 feet
Width
9 to 12 feet
Flowers
Spring: white, 4 inch cymes, very showy
Fruit
Black egg-shaped drupe
Fall Color
Reddish purple
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained, cool
Planting and Care
Transplants easily. Does poorly when grown in heavy clay or pooly draining soils, amend soil with organic matter to improve drainage and loosen the soil. Mulch soil to retain moisture and keep soil cool. Those grown in the south may need some shade supplemental water during the heat of summer. Prune after flowering.
Problems
None serious
Varieties to Consider
'Mariesii' - 10', good fruiting and fall color
'Pink Beauty' - light pink petals or white petals with a pink edge
'Fireworks' - 8-12', large flowers with persistent red pedicels
'Pink Beauty' - light pink petals or white petals with a pink edge
'Fireworks' - 8-12', large flowers with persistent red pedicels
Did you know?
Fruits of Doublefile Viburnum are not only ornamentally attractive, but are favored by birds as well.