Mariessi Viburnum

Botanical Name: Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum ‘Mariesii’

Common Name: Mariesii Doublefile Viburnum

Mature Height and Width:
8–10' tall × 10–15' wide

Growth Habit: Broad, horizontally layered deciduous shrub with strong tiered branching. Wider than tall with distinctly flat, architectural branching planes. Moderate growth rate.

Foliage Description: Dark green, ovate leaves with serrated margins and pronounced veining. Matte surface; moderately coarse texture. Leaves arranged along horizontal branch tiers.

Flower Description: Flat lacecap-style inflorescences borne along horizontal branches. Outer sterile florets white and showy; central fertile florets smaller and less conspicuous. Flowers line the branch layers, creating a tiered effect rather than a top-heavy canopy.

Bloom Time: Mid to late spring.

Fall Color: Burgundy to reddish-purple tones.

Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best flowering with adequate sun exposure.

Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–8

Notable Landscape Uses:
Specimen shrub; woodland edge planting; foundation accent; layered border planting; architectural focal shrub; property corner anchor.

Deer Resistance: Moderate
May experience browsing in high-pressure deer areas, particularly on new growth.