Doublefile Viburnum

(Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum)

Doublefile Viburnum (Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum)

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Estimated Native Range

Summary

Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum, commonly known as Doublefile Viburnum, is a deciduous shrub native to woodland areas, forest margins, and along streams in Japan and China. It typically grows to a height of 10-12 feet (3-3.7 meters) and a width of 12-15 feet (3.7-4.6 meters), with a horizontal branching pattern that gives it a layered appearance. The shrub is renowned for its striking horizontal tiers of branches and large, lacecap-style flowers that are white, often starting as pink buds, blooming profusely in spring. The flowers are quite showy and attract pollinators. In the fall, the leaves turn a burgundy red, adding to its ornamental value.

Doublefile Viburnum is valued for its distinctive form, beautiful spring flowers, and vibrant fall foliage. It is used in cultivation for border planting, as a specimen plant, or as part of a mixed shrub border. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. While adaptable to a range of soil types, it does not tolerate wet feet or extreme drought. Occasional problems include viburnum leaf beetle and fungal diseases such as leaf spot.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Shrub
Height: 10-12 feet
Width: 12-15 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: White
Flowering Season: Spring
Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium
Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Hedges, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Woodland areas, forest margins, and along streams in Japan, China, and Taiwan

Other Names

Common Names: Japanskt Olvon , Japanese Snowball

Scientific Names: Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum , Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum , Viburnum tomentosum , Viburnum cuspidatum , Viburnum plicatum f. mariesii , Viburnum tomentosum f. plenum , Viburnum tomentosum var. mariesii , Viburnum plicatum f. lanceatum , Viburnum tomentosum var. lanceatum , Viburnum plicatum var. lanceatum

GBIF Accepted Name: Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum (Thunb.) Miq.