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Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu

Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake'

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Overview

The Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnum ('Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Summer Snowflake') is a compact, multi-stemmed shrub, reaching 3-5 feet in height and spread. It features distinctive layered branches adorned with white, lace-cap flowers in late spring to early summer, resembling snowflakes. Dark green leaves transition to a vibrant red in fall. Plant in well-drained soil and partial to full sun. Excellent for mixed borders and foundation plantings. Hardy in USDA zones 5-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–8
Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu (Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake') — The Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnum ('Viburnum plicatum f
Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu (Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake') — tomentosum 'Summer Snowflake') is a compact, multi-stemmed shrub, reaching 3-5 feet inSummer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu (Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake') — It features distinctive layered branches adorned with whiteSummer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu (Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake') — lace-cap flowers in late spring to early summerSummer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu (Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake') — Dark green leaves transition to a vibrant red in fallSummer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu (Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake') — Plant in well-drained soil and partial to full sunSummer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu (Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake') — Excellent for mixed borders and foundation plantings+6

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Caprifoliaceae

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Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu (Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake') — The Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnum ('Viburnum plicatum f
Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu (Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake') — tomentosum 'Summer Snowflake') is a compact, multi-stemmed shrub, reaching 3-5 feet in
Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu (Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake') — It features distinctive layered branches adorned with white
Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu (Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake') — lace-cap flowers in late spring to early summer
Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu (Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake') — Dark green leaves transition to a vibrant red in fall
Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu (Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake') — Plant in well-drained soil and partial to full sun
Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu (Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake') — Excellent for mixed borders and foundation plantings
Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu (Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake') — lace-cap flowers reminiscent of snowflakes
Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu (Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake') — Although compact relative to its species
Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu (Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake') — it generally reaches an average height of 4 to 6 feet with a spread of 5 to 7 feet
Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu (Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake') — making it an ideal choice for medium-sized garden spaces
Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu (Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake') — providing persistent visual appeal
Summer Snowflake Doublefile Viburnu (Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake') — The bright white blooms are followed by eye-catching red fruit that matures to black

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