Bring layered structure and spring bloom to your landscape with Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Mariesii' (Doublefile Viburnum 'Mariesii'). You get a broad, horizontally tiered shrub that looks elegant even when not in flower.
In late spring, rows of showy white lacecap blooms line the branches, followed by fruit that ripens from red to dark as the season progresses. As temperatures cool, foliage can take on red-purple tones for another season of interest.
Plant in full sun to part shade for best flowering. Provide average, well-drained soil and consistent moisture during establishment; once settled, keep it watered during extended dry spells for best growth and bloom. At maturity it typically reaches 96-120 inches tall and can spread 120-144 inches wide, so give it room to develop its natural, layered form.
Prune only as needed, and if shaping is desired, do it right after flowering so you do not remove next year's buds. Use it as a specimen, along a border, or as a screen where its architectural branching can be appreciated year-round.