Marie's Doublefile Viburnum
Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Mariesii'
Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Mariesii'
Foliage: Dark green
Fall Foliage: Purple-red Fruit: Bluish black drupes Habit/Form: Horizontal/tiered Uses: Shrub borders, screens, hedges |
Zone Hardiness: 5- 8
Plant Height: 8 – 10 ft Plant Width: 8 –10 ft Light: Sun/Partial shade Growth Rate: Medium |
‘Mariesii’ is a deciduous shrub that features a broad horizontal growth habit. Its branching structure is strikingly tiered, giving the shrub an architectural quality that stands out in landscapes. It exhibits large white, lace cap flowers above the foliage, giving it a more graceful form. Deep reddish purple fall foliage. The flowers and fruits will attract butterflies, bees, and birds. An elegant addition to any landscape.
Noted plantsman Michael Dirr has said that “a garden without a viburnum is akin to life without music and art”.
Noted plantsman Michael Dirr has said that “a garden without a viburnum is akin to life without music and art”.