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Viburnum plicatum Mariesii Great Star

Viburnum plicatum Mariesii Great Star
Japanese Snowball, Japanese Snowball Bush

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I had a bit of trouble getting it established because I bought it a bit late in the season. To this day, it looks very beautiful. I am eagerly awaiting the flowering. I recommend it.

Francine , 13/11/2023

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The Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii' Great Star is a lovely bush, with a habit that is flat-topped, and foliage that is very attractive in autumn.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
2.50 m
Spread at maturity
3 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, October to November
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Description

The Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii' Great Star is a bush with very attractive foliage in autumn.

This bush is spreading with a flat-topped habit, with distinctly layered branches that can reach 2.50 m (8 ft) in height and 2 to 3 m (6 ft - 9 ft) in width. The foliage is deciduous, and the heart-shaped leaves are 5 to 10 cm (2 - 3.9 in) long, tapering, jagged, strongly veined, dark green, turning to red-purple in autumn. In April-May, flowers appear 1 to 3 cm (0.4 - 1.2 in) in diameter, sterile and white. Fruiting occurs in summer with red fruits.

The viburnum thrives well as a standalone plant in regular soil, in a sunny or semi-shaded location.

 

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Viburnum plicatum Mariesii Great Star (Flowering) Flowering
Viburnum plicatum Mariesii Great Star (Foliage) Foliage
Viburnum plicatum Mariesii Great Star (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2.50 m
Spread at maturity 3 m
Habit spreading
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to June
Flower size 3 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Viburnum

Species

plicatum

Cultivar

Mariesii Great Star

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Other common names

Japanese Snowball, Japanese Snowball Bush

Product reference78721

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Planting and care

To grow the shrub successfully, plant it in a spot that gets partial shade or is sheltered from the sun. Avoid pruning it to maintain its spectacular flat-topped habit. During summer, water it regularly as it prefers light soil.v

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, October to November

Intended location

Type of use Free-standing
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
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