WHAT: A doublefile viburnum, the Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum Mariesii, is a hardy, wide-spreading deciduous shrub with a brilliant floral display in the spring, clusters of red berries in ...

Get the white stuff: Alan Titchmarsh on growing Viburnum plicatum ‘Mariesii’ IF there’s one shrub no garden should be without, it’s Viburnum plicatum ‘Mariesii’.

'Mariesii' grows 8-10 feet tall. 'Shasta,' an improved form developed from 'Mariesii,' grows a comparatively diminutive 6-7 feet tall. Christmas-tree shaped ...

Grows to 6 feet tall. "Mariesii" and "Shasta" can grow 10-12 feet tall and are noted for large blooms. "Summer Snowflake" grows a bit smaller. "Shoshoni" has exceptional, showy fruit.

Next is viburnum x pragense, Prague viburnum, which is an evergreen that grows quickly up to 12 feet. As an evergreen this variety can add winter interest as well.

Viburnum “Sparkler”: This one struck me because of its brilliant blue berries this time of year. “Sparkler” is a densely branched shrub that can reach 12 to 15 feet tall, making it a great ...

When and how to deadhead viburnum flowers Most viburnums will flower between mid-spring and early summer, but the exact timing will depend on where you live and your US hardiness zone. I’ve ...

Tree roots can push in foundation walls, but it's unlikely that a 3-year-old viburnum would crack a poured-concrete wall. Settling of soil (especially from all of the rain this year and possibly ...

Evergreen viburnum is easy to grow in well-prepared, well-drained beds and has moderate water and food needs. It has few, if any, pest problems unless planted too deeply in the soil.

The snowball viburnum produces 6- to 8-inch blossoms. A close examination shows the bloom is really composed of dozens of 1-inch florets. The blossoms almost resemble a cheerleader’s pompoms.

A non-blooming viburnum is usually the result of the plant's young age (or recent transplant) or ill-timed pruning. Lack of sun is another possibility.