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 'Shasta'
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:
'Shasta' is a large shrub with spring flowers and berries in the fall with a dramatic, horizontal growth habit.
- White lace-cap flowers
- Red fruit ripen in late summer and mature to black
- Graceful horizontal branching
Height: 4-6 ft
Spread: 9-12 ft
Zone: 5-8
Color: White
Interesting Notes about Doublefile Viburnum:
An early bloomer that reblooms sporadically in the summer and grows twice as wide as tall. It prefers an acid soil that is moist, and well-drained. The flowers are a lacecap type and the berries that follow are red that mature to black.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Spring Bloomer
- Low Maintenance
- Great Foliage
- Drought Tolerant
- Attractive fruit
- Fall Color
- Specimen
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Red
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water