Viburnum plicatum tomentosum 'Mariesii' ~ Mariessi Viburnum

Mariessi Viburnum is a broad rounded multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with horizontal branching and dark green foliage that turns purplish-red in fall.    Clusters of white flowers in double-file bloom in spring and give way to red berries in summer that mature to black.  Flowers best with full sun and moist, lightly acidic well-drained soils.  Drought tolerant once established. Type:  Shrub Origins: East Asia Height:  10' - 12' Spread:  12’ - 15' Spacing:  14' USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  White Season of Interest:  Spring, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Prune immediately as needed after flowering- flower buds start in summer.   Pruned stems will not have fruit display.LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Magnolia, Beardtongue, W