Plant Profile: Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum

Doublefile Viburnum is an Asian shrub that can reach heights and widths of up to 10 feet. Its distinctive horizontal branches create a layered look. In spring, it showcases striking white flowers in cymes, which are followed by berries that transition from red to black, attracting birds. The foliage turns vibrant shades of red to purple in the fall. This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and is versatile in terms of soil types. Pruning should be done as necessary after the flowering period. The blooms appear in a 'double-file' arrangement, with one flower on each side of the node along the horizontal branches in late spring. The inner fertile flowers are surrounded by more visually appealing sterile flowers. The leaves are easily recognizable, featuring a pleated appearance created by nearly straight, impressed veins.

For optimal growth, plant in moist, well-drained soil and apply mulch around the roots to maintain coolness and moisture. It can tolerate both full sun and partial shade. This shrub is suitable for use as a hedge, a foundation plant, in shrub borders, or as a standalone specimen.

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