Doublefile Viburnum ( Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun to partial shade
• Best flowering and fruiting in full sun

Bloom Time:

• Mid to late spring (May)
• White lacecap-style flower clusters

Size:

Height: 6 to 10 feet
Width: 8 to 12 feet

Attributes:

• Distinctive horizontal branching with tiered structure
• White spring flowers in double rows
• Red berries that turn black in late summer
• Burgundy-red fall foliage
• Attracts birds and pollinators
• Deer-resistant and cold-hardy (USDA Zones 5–8)

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Water regularly during establishment; moderately drought-tolerant once mature
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Prune after flowering to shape or remove dead wood (blooms on old wood)
• Fertilize in early spring if needed

Pest watch:

• Generally pest-free, but monitor for aphids and leaf spot