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‘Summer Snowflake’

Viburnum - Doublefile

Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum

'Summer Snowflake'

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  • Continuous blooming
  • Deer resistant
  • Shade tolerant
Description

Continuous blooming, with a compact habit and charming red fruit in autumn. 'Summer Snowflake' viburnum looks and performs like a compact version of 'Watanabei'.

USDA Zone
5 - 8 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
4 - 6'
Width
4 - 6'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

Soil

Moist, well-drained soils.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood - prune after flowering if desired. Remove oldest stems periodically to encourage juvenile growth.

Uses

Mixed borders; foundation planting; specimen.

Growing Tips

Does not tolerate clay soils or poor drainage. Requires shade during the hottest part of the day in the warmer parts of its range.

Features: Attracts pollinators, Deer resistant

Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum - Doublefile, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage

Features: Attracts pollinators, Deer resistant

Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum - Doublefile, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage