Mariesii Doublefile Viburnum

Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum ‘Mariesii’

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-9b Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub or Small Tree

Height at Maturity: 6-8′

Width at Maturity: 8-10′

Spacing: 5-6′ apart for solid hedges; 12’+ apart for space between plants

Growth Habit / Form: Mounding, Shelved Branching

Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast

Flower Color: White

Flower Size: 4″ lacecap clusters

Flowering Period: Late Spring, Early Summer

Flower Type: Single in lacecap clusters

Fragrant Flowers: No

Foliage Color: Dark Green, Burgundy, Bright Red in Fall

Fragrant Foliage: No

Berries: Yes

Berry Color: Scarlet-Red

Sun Needs: Full or Mostly Sun, Morning Sun With Afternoon Shade, Morning Shade with Afternoon Sun

Water Needs: Average, Low when established

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Silty

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist but Well-Drained

Soil pH: 5.5 – 7.5 (Acid to Slightly Acid)

Maintenance / Care: Low

Attracts: Visual Attention, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Song Birds

Resistances / Tolerances: Deer – more info, Disease, Shade

Description

A superior Viburnum selection, ‘Mariesii’ forms a full to the ground, 6-8 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide dome shaped mound that becomes literally covered with very pretty white flowers arranged in lacecap clusters in late spring and early summer. Mariesii is a butterfly and hummingbird magnet. Following the flower show are numerous clusters of scarlet-red berries the song birds will love. Finally, to end the three-season color show, the deep green foliage turns deep maroon and then to a vivid red in fall. A truly spectacular shrub that deserves a spot in every garden where it will grow. USDA Zones: 5a-9b Find Your Zone

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing in a rounded mound 6 to 8 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet wide, the Mariesii Doublefile Viburnum is ideal for use as a specimen, in groupings or as a natural hedge in sunny to partially shaded landscape and flowering shrub borders or against a large open wall in home foundation plantings. A fine addition to white theme gardens, Viburnum gardens, wildlife gardens, and cottage gardens.

Suggested Spacing: 5-6 feet apart for solid hedges; 12 feet or more apart for space between plants

Growing Preferences

Mariesii Doublefile Viburnum is very easy to grow in full sun to part shade and most any average garden soil that is moist but well-drained. As with so many other ornamental shrubs it does not like constantly soggy or wet soil, which can cause problems with the roots. In our gardens here in Zone 8a of north-central Georgia, we’ve found it looks and performs its best with a little shade or filtered sun during the hottest part of summer afternoons. That said, in zones 5a to 7a it should do fine in all-day sun.

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I wanted these viburnum for my bird and butterfly garden and I had read that they are somewhat deer resistant.. The blossoms are attractive to butterflies and moths and the tree is a host plant for the blue azure butterfly. Autumn berries are attractive to all kinds of birds including mockingbirds, grosbeaks, robins among many other kinds.. They look similar to dogwoods in bloom but bloom after them so a nice succession of blossoms for my butterflies. In the fall the show off pleasing reddish color. I am not positive this variety is native to Ohio, but it has been around since the 1800s I think. .
A big box arrived with my two double file viburnum well packed with instructions on how to unpack and plant. . Plants were very healthy looking. I planted mine in part-sun/shade and they seem to be doing well. They are close to my bluebird feeder and the birds like them for cover. if you are looking for a beautiful easy maintenance shrub/tree for your bird and butterfly garden this may be it!—————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy your purchase for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Excellent, simple and prompt service. Viburnum received in good condition well-packaged for shipping. Large container for above average root size – unusual in shipped plants. Only negative is that the healthy shrub is smaller than I was expecting. Good value.——————————————-Viburnum grow pretty fast, it will be big before you know it. Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

This is a healthy, large-sized plant in a dormant state. I ordered from Wilson Bros because I wanted a large specimen for a focal point in my garden. It was well packaged and arrived safely. I have had a good experience with Wilson Bros and am a return customer. Since the plant is dormant, I can’t say much about how it will perform for me, but one of the joys of gardening is having happy expectations.——————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

My viburnum arrived super quick in beautiful condition. Packed so never moved in shipping. Deciduous so no leaves now, but branches solid with excellent branching. Thrilled to find it and Wilson brothers nursery.—————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Received a healthy plant, secured well in the box.
This company is careful to make sure issues are addressed quickly and resolved quickly. Pleased with this nursery!————————————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Thank you so much! We received a beautiful, healthy plant which was carefully and securely packaged for shipping. Can’t wait to watch her grow!———————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy her for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I have been looking for this plant for a while and was happy to see it here. After the winter that refused to end it finally has leafed out and looks very healthy. Looking forward to flowers someday.—————————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

To start, this was the best-packaged shrub that we have ever received! My spouse and I planted it in a location that could best be described as “challenging” for any shrub, at the northern edge of our hardwoods, in memory of a wonderful deceased friend that loved viburnum shrubs. The viburnum nestled in right away, as if had been there for years. It is growing beautifully. Thank you for helping us honor our friend’s memory.—————————————-We are so glad yall are pleased and we hope yall enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I was thrilled with the quality of this! 3 gallon pot and it’s solid – well rooted. Nice big healthy plant and it’s blooming just a few weeks after delivery. Very well packaged. Probably the best mail order plant I’ve ever gotten. Highly recommend and I’ll be a repeat customer for sure! Thank you!———————————–Thanks for the photos, it’s beautiful! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Automated communication about order and shipping was great. Plant arrived fairly quickly and plant & 3 gallon pot was super well packaged. Planted it about a month ago and it appears very happy and healthy. I would definitely order from Wilson Bros again!—————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Package delivered fast and plants arrived in excellent condition with great recovery. Between construction next door and weather events the plant finally found a home. I am placing a breathable cover to allow it to adjust to the sun. The plant is just eager to get growing. Have it placed across from my office window. Thank you ??———————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

The viburnum is doing great. All the plants I have received from Wilson Bros are doing fine.
This is the only place I trust to order plants from.——————-Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG

Beautiful plant. It was healthy when it arrived and has nearly tripled in size over the past 6 months. I may have to find a spot for a second one.———————————-Hi Rebecca, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Mariesii Doublefile Viburnum. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens

My viburnum arrived in beautiful shape, very healthy vibrant plants.———————————–Hi LaDawn, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Mariesii Doublefile Viburnum. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens

We got this for my Mom and it came in great shape. It was expensive but really worth it. Bigger than I thought and had buds on it. Mom was very happy.————————–Hi Monique, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Mariesii Doublefile Viburnum. We are so glad you are pleased and glad it was worth the money and we hope she enjoys it for years to come! 🙂
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens

Excellence all around! Shipped as requested, great packaging, excellent quality on this plant. I will buy from Wilson Brothers again.
Love the free shipping!——————————–WBG Reply: Hi Jules, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Mariesii Doublefile Viburnum. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens