Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii' – Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii'

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Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii' – Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii'

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'Mariesii' is a broad shrub with a flattened growth habit, growing about 1.5 m high and twice as wide. Very old specimens can grow more than 2 m tall. The stem branches are strikingly horizontal, so the shrub typically grows in tiers. The leaves are ovate to oval and 3-8 cm long. They are light green in summer and turn red in autumn. In May, the flat umbels open, measuring up to 10 cm in diameter. They consist of 6-8 sterile marginal flowers and numerous fertile flowers in the centre of the inflorescence. The sterile marginal flowers are up to 4 cm in size and white. 'Mariesii' does not produce many fruits, but those that are formed are red and ripen around August.
Because of its broad and low growth habit, 'Mariesii' is suitable for use in gardens and parks. The shrub grows on any soil, but is less suitable for application on wet soil, heavy clay, very dry soil or very acidic soil.
'Mariesii' was collected in Japan by Charles Maries for Veitch's Nursery between 1877 and 1879. Veitch marketed the cultivar in 1902 and honoured the original finder by naming the plant 'Mariesii'. Hardiness zone 5b.
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Specifications
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Height
2-3 m
Width
2-3m
Crown
flatened spherical, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
brown
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
red
Flowers
white, flowers in May
Fruits
red, black
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies, provides food for birds
Application
patio gardens
calcareous soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) flatened spherical round/spherical 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green white May average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing
Frequently asked questions
Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii'

Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii' can eventually reach a height of 2-3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 2-3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii' turn red in autumn.

The right time to plant Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii' blooms in may.
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