Viburnum 'Mariesii'

A beautiful deciduous shrub with a handsome, horizontal branch structure. One of the best Viburnums around. In spring the branches are laden with masses of flowers that look like a layer of snow, hence the common name of Snowball Bush. The blooms open late spring into summer. Viburnum 'Mariesii' flowers are around 10cm across. Blooms are a combination of large infertile flowers and small, fertile flowers in the middle. If the blooms are fertilized they will mature to ornamental rose red fruits that age to black (inedible). The rough leaves are around 10cm long, medium to dark green with serrated edges. They turn a lovely purple red in autumn before they fall. Viburnum 'Mariesii' is a vigorous shrub that becomes dry tolerant once established. It will grow in average soils, but prefers humus rich, moist, well drained. Suitable for a part shade to full sun position. Prune out the odd vertical branch after flowers.

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