Plant Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Summer Snowflake' when you want the classic layered look of doublefile viburnum with added repeat bloom. In late spring, the branches line up with flat, lacecap clusters of white flowers, and you can often see additional flowering later in summer into early fall. After bloom, it may develop small drupes that color up and provide seasonal interest, and the foliage can turn burgundy to purplish tones in autumn for a second show.

Give your plant a spot in full sun to part shade. More sun typically means heavier flowering, while afternoon shade can be helpful in hotter climates. Provide moist, well-drained soil and a 2-3 inch mulch layer to keep roots cool and evenly moist. Once established, it handles short dry spells better than many flowering shrubs, but it performs best with regular watering during prolonged heat or drought.

Mature size is typically about 36-60 inches tall, with a broader footprint over time. Use it as a specimen near a patio, along a foundation, or in a mixed shrub border where the horizontal branching can be appreciated. It also works well in small groups for a soft, flowering screen.

For pruning, trim right after the main spring bloom if shaping is needed. Like many viburnums, it sets next year's flowers on older wood, so late-season pruning can reduce the following spring display. With thoughtful siting and light pruning, this cultivar becomes a reliable, long-lived flowering shrub with multi-season appeal.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-8 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 36-60"
• Spread: 36-60"
• Tolerant of: Drought
• Edible: Yes

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