Buy Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Mariesii'

Also Known As

Viburnum plicatum var. tormentosum 'Mariesii'
Marie's Doublefile Viburnum
Mariesii Doublefile Viburnum
Mariesii Japanese Snowball Bush

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 8'-10'

planting zones

5a-8b

3 gallon | $37.45

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Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Mariesii' plant details

Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Mariesii' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Mariesii'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, fall color, screen

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Mariesii'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A med.-sized dense spreading shrub whose many large white flower heads in spring give the effect of snow. "A superb shrub" (Hillier). Psh/M

By: Forestfarm

Mariesii viburnum is a spectacular shrub with horizontal branching for a unique feature in your garden. The snowy white lacecap flowers are followed by red fruits and great fall color. The birds also enjoy the red berries as winter treats. Mariesii viburnum is a great shrub to add a pop of color to your yard or pond area.

By: Maples N More Nursery

Deciduous, spreading, multi-stemmed shrub with a horizontal habit. White flower clusters appear in May and are a magnificent sight since they are held up above the foliage. Flowers form red fruit by July or August, which then changes to black. Green foliage is fairly light in color and turns reddish purple in the fall. Excellent screening or border plant. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

Wide spreading growth habit and tabulate branching habit are perfect for contrasting with other plants. Flowers rival the dogwoods. 4? tall and 6? wide in ten years. Awards: Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Recommended by: Ohio Plant Selection Committee, & the United States National Arboretum.

By: Fantastic Plants

White flowers spring on tiered branches, red berries late summer, red-bronzy fall color. Hardy zones 4-8

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Elegant shrub for masses, screens, borders. Horizontal, tiered branching creates a layered effect. This plant is magnificently branched! Dark green leaves emerge early spring. Fall color is reddish purple. Mariesii has PROFUSION of large ray flowers held high above the foliage. Beautiful red berries in fall are highly ornamental. Broadly rounded form adds great structure to the garden.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Has a distinctly layered or tiered branching habit and seldom produces fruit. Leaves turn red-purple in the fall. The lacecap flowers are especially showy on this selection, rising above the foliage making a magnificent sight.