Ideal as a singular showpiece or in large groups in shrub borders, house foundation plantings or hedge. Will grow best in eastern and central Kansas.
Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Summer Snowflake'
Doublefile Viburnum
Tips for Homeowners:
Prune as needed after flowering (leave flowers to allow for berries in the fall). Another variety, not necessarily the same variety, may be necessary for cross-pollination for an increase in berry production.
Rate this Plant:
Showy white flower clusters bloom all summer and in the fall red fruit appears - all on horizontal branching.
- White lace-cap flowers in summer
- Red fruit ripen in fall
- Broad, with tiered branching
Height: 5-8 ft
Spread: 8-10 ft
Zone: 5-8
Color: White
Interesting Notes about Doublefile Viburnum:
An early bloomer that reblooms sporadically in the summer, this shrub has an upright habit with a strong, branching structure that is tiered. It prefers an acid soil that is moist, and well-drained.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Fall Color
- Low Maintenance
- Great Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
- Attractive fruit
- Long Blooming
- Specimen
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Red
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Songbirds
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water