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Shasta Doublefile Viburnum

Layered White Blooms
Graceful Tiered Form
Red Fall Fruit

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Shasta 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.

Shasta Doublefile Viburnum

Shasta Doublefile Viburnum is a large deciduous flowering shrub celebrated for broad horizontal branching, abundant white lacecap blooms, red fruit, and burgundy fall color. Its dramatic tiered form makes it a standout specimen, border anchor, or seasonal focal point in spacious landscapes.

Why choose Shasta Doublefile Viburnum?

Choose Shasta Doublefile Viburnum for its show-stopping layered architecture and generous spring flower display. This selection is especially valued for its wide-spreading habit, with blossoms arranged in striking rows along the branches for a classic doublefile effect. After bloom, ornamental red fruit may mature toward darker tones and attract birds. Its bold form, textured foliage, and fall color make it ideal where a large shrub can be appreciated from a distance.

Key Characteristics

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

Shasta Doublefile Viburnum Additional Information

Shasta Doublefile Viburnum blooms in late spring, producing flat white lacecap flower clusters arranged along the branches in the signature doublefile pattern. The flowers are followed by ornamental fruit that typically colors red before aging darker, adding extra seasonal interest and wildlife value when fruit set occurs. Its deeply veined, pleated green leaves provide a handsome texture through summer.

This cultivar is best used where its wide, horizontal branching has room to develop. It works beautifully as a specimen shrub, mixed border feature, large foundation corner, woodland-edge accent, or informal screen. Fall foliage often turns shades of red, burgundy, or purple before the plant drops its leaves for winter. Prune only as needed shortly after flowering to preserve the natural layered structure and reduce the chance of removing next season’s flower buds.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Shasta Doublefile Viburnum in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Position the top of the root ball level with the surrounding grade, backfill carefully, and water thoroughly after planting.

2. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist through the first growing season while roots establish. Once established, water during extended dry periods, especially in sunny exposures, sandy soils, or newly planted shrub borders.

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

4. Pruning: Prune shortly after flowering if shaping is needed. Remove damaged, crossing, or awkward branches selectively while preserving the shrub’s natural horizontal, tiered habit.

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FAQs

How big does Shasta Doublefile Viburnum get?
Shasta Doublefile Viburnum commonly grows about 6–8 feet tall and can spread 10–12 feet wide, so it is best placed where its broad branching can mature naturally.
When does Shasta Doublefile Viburnum bloom?
It blooms in late spring with white lacecap flowers arranged in double rows along the branches. This layered bloom pattern is one of its most distinctive ornamental features.
Does Shasta Doublefile Viburnum need full sun?
It grows well in full sun to partial shade. Full sun generally supports the strongest flowering, fruit display, and fall color, while partial shade is suitable for woodland-edge plantings.

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Lush Foliage
Partial Shade
Flowering

Mature Height	Large: Up to 6 ft
Mature Spread	5-10 ft
Growth Rate	Fast, Moderate
Botanical Name	Viburnum plicatum 'Shasta'
Bloom Time	Late Spring, Early 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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