Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The Shasta Doublefile Viburnum or Viburnum plicatum is a three-season stunner known for being a vigorous grower. Flat-top flowers bloom in 6-inch wide clusters, and by late spring, this plant will be in full bloom. The white flowers are showy and extend out from the branches in double rows. By midsummer, the flowers transition to bright red berries that later settle into a black hue later in the season. The broad dark green foliage has very pronounced veining and turns burgundy with hints of purple during the fall.
This perennial shrub has a multi-stemmed, spreading growth habit. It is full and lush and makes a striking specimen or can be used to create an eye-catching hedge or foundation planting. Feature the Shasta Doublefile Viburnum in beds or any sunny area in need of color. Birds will stop by when the berries emerge. This plant grows as a perennial in USDA zones 5 through 8.
Shasta Doublefile Viburnum Care
This stunner needs partial to full sun. Shasta Doublefile Viburnum is not very picky about the soil, as long as it is moist and well-drained. Water when the top several inches of soil feels dry, especially during the first growing season.
Encourage new growth and plenty of blooms by feeding this plant a slow-release fertilizer during the spring. This plant blooms on old wood, so trim as needed after the flowers fade to ensure abundant flowers next year.
Shasta Doublefile Viburnum Spacing
The Shasta Doublefile Viburnum is a large plant that will grow 6 to 8 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet wide. Space shrubs 8 to 10 feet apart when planting a hedge or continuous planting.
Shasta Doublefile Viburnum Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 6-8 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 8-10+ Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , White
- Flower Description
- White
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring
- Blooms On
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Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Shasta Doublefile Viburnum
- Botanical Name
- VIBURNUM P. T. 'SHASTA'
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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