Doublefile Viburnum

Viburnum plicatum

A wide, horizontally tiered deciduous shrub with flat lacecap-like white flowers held in double rows along the branches in late spring; red-to-black fruit and reddish-purple fall color.

Sun
full sun to part shade
Water
moderate
Mature size
8-10 ft × 9-12 ft
Bloom
Flat white lacecap flowers in double rows along the branches, late spring.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 5–8

Care guide

Quick ID

Wide, horizontally tiered deciduous shrub (*Viburnum plicatum* f. *tomentosum*). White lacecap flowers in double rows along the branches.

Sun & Site

Full sun to part shade; moist, well-drained soil. Afternoon shade helps in Draper's heat.

Pruning & Shaping

Prune just after flowering (blooms on old wood). Keep the elegant tiered habit — remove only dead/crossing wood.

In my garden

front of house4 plants
SunFull sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceCulinary
Hardiness hereZone 7
4
Plants
2022+
Planted · ~4 yrs
What I've done here
  • 2026-05-13Pruned
  • 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
frontyard southeast1 plant
SunFull sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceCulinary
Hardiness hereZone 7
1
Plants
2022+
Planted · ~4 yrs
What I've done here
  • 2026-05-13Pruned
  • 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
greatroom3 plants
SunFull sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceCulinary
Hardiness hereZone 7
3
Plants
2022+
Planted · ~4 yrs
What I've done here
  • 2026-05-13Pruned
  • 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
north of driveway3 plants
SunFull sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceCulinary
Hardiness hereZone 7
3
Plants
2022+
Planted · ~4 yrs
What I've done here
  • 2026-05-13Pruned
  • 2026-04-16Mulched
  • 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied