Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Mariesii'
Japanese snowball 'Mariesii'
'Mariesii' is a large deciduous shrub with wide-spreading, tiered branches and prominently veined, dark green, ovate leaves, purple in autumn. Large lacecap heads of white flowers in late spring are occasionally followed by red, later black fruit
Synonyms
Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii'Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Mariesii Great Star'
see moreViburnum plicatum f. plicatum 'Mariesii'
Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum f. mariesii
Viburnum mariesii
Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum Great Star
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Purple Red | Black Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Viburnaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental, not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Viburnum can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs with opposite, simple or palmately lobed leaves and clusters of small, often fragrant white or pink flowers, followed by red, blue or black berries
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in most moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 1. Tolerates hard renovative pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and viburnum beetle
Diseases
May be susceptible to Phytophthora, honey fungus, grey moulds and leaf spot
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