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Maries Doublefile Viburnum

Layered Spring Blooms
Graceful Branching
Burgundy Fall Color

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Maries Doublefile Viburnum

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Maries Doublefile Viburnum

Maries Doublefile Viburnum is a deciduous flowering shrub valued for its tiered horizontal branching, elegant white lacecap spring blooms, pleated green foliage, and rich red-purple fall color. It brings architectural structure and seasonal beauty to borders, screens, and specimen plantings.

Why choose Maries Doublefile Viburnum?

Choose Maries Doublefile Viburnum for its distinctive layered habit and refined spring display. White flowers appear along the branches in a classic doublefile arrangement, creating a graceful, almost pagoda-like effect. Its broad form works beautifully as a specimen shrub, informal screen, or backdrop in mixed borders. After flowering, the textured foliage maintains a lush summer presence, then contributes attractive fall color before winter dormancy.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum ‘Mariesii’
Common Name: Maries Doublefile Viburnum
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Growth Habit: Broad, multi-stemmed, horizontally tiered, spreading habit

Maries Doublefile Viburnum Additional Information

Maries Doublefile Viburnum is admired for its late spring lacecap flowers, which line the horizontal branches in paired rows and give the plant its “doublefile” look. The flowers are typically white and attract pollinators during bloom. When cross-pollination conditions are favorable, small fruits may follow, often ripening from red toward darker tones and providing seasonal interest for birds.

The foliage is another major feature, with pleated, textured green leaves that create a full, handsome backdrop through the growing season. In fall, leaves often shift toward red, burgundy, or purple tones, depending on site conditions and weather. This shrub is deciduous, so it drops its leaves in winter, leaving its layered branching structure visible. Use it as a spring focal point, informal hedge, privacy accent, woodland-edge shrub, or large mixed-border anchor. Prune selectively after flowering to preserve the natural layered shape and next season’s bloom potential.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Maries Doublefile Viburnum in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Set the root ball level with the surrounding soil, backfill with amended native soil if needed, and water thoroughly after planting.

2. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist while the shrub establishes. Once established, water during extended dry periods, especially in hot weather or sandy soils, to support healthy foliage, bud formation, and fall color.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch over the root zone to conserve moisture, moderate soil temperature, and reduce weed competition. Keep mulch pulled slightly away from the stems.

4. Pruning: Prune soon after flowering if shaping is needed. Remove crossing, damaged, or crowded branches selectively, and preserve the natural horizontal branching rather than shearing it tightly.

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FAQs

How big does Maries Doublefile Viburnum get?
Maries Doublefile Viburnum is a large, spreading shrub that often reaches about 8–10 feet tall and wide in favorable landscape conditions. Give it room to show off its naturally layered form.
When does Maries Doublefile Viburnum bloom?
It typically blooms in late spring, producing white lacecap flower clusters arranged along horizontal branches. This distinctive bloom pattern is one of the shrub’s most ornamental features.
Where should I plant Maries Doublefile Viburnum?
Plant it where its broad, tiered shape can be appreciated, such as a mixed shrub border, woodland edge, foundation corner, informal screen, or specimen planting with enough space to mature naturally.

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Lush Foliage
Partial Shade
Flowering

Mature Height	Small: Up to 15 ft
Mature Spread	5-10 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate
Botanical Name	Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Mariesii'
Bloom Time	Early Summer, Late Summer
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Adoxaceae
Flower Color	White
Hardiness Zones	5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#7 Container

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Growing Zones 5-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -20)

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