Shasta Viburnum

Botanical Name: Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum ‘Shasta’

Common Name: Shasta Doublefile Viburnum

Mature Height and Width:
6–8' tall × 8–12' wide

Growth Habit: Broad, strongly horizontal deciduous shrub with tiered branch structure. Wider than tall with pronounced layered branching planes. More compact and slightly lower than ‘Mariesii’, but similarly architectural. Moderate growth rate.

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

Flower Description: Large lacecap-style white inflorescences borne along horizontal branch planes. Outer sterile florets prominent; central fertile florets less conspicuous. Blooms arranged in layered bands rather than rounded clusters.

Bloom Time: Mid to late spring.

Fall Color: Burgundy to reddish-purple tones.

Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best flowering in full sun.

Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–8

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

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