Viburnum plicatum 'Watanabe'

Description: As with other Viburnum plicatum, this shrub produces layers of branches and lacecap flowers in mid summer whcih sit on top of the layered branches. However, this is a slightly smaller form more suited to the average sized garden today and the flowers are also smaller but produced freely from mid summer to autumn.

Uses: Good in a mixed border but also as a specimen plant where there is enough space.

Climate/Position: Full sun or partial shade

Height/Spread: Up to 2 metres x 2 metres

Soil Requirements: Any free draining soil.

Pruning: Limited but careful pruning may be required to maintain the layered effect. Removing any crossing branches and ensuring an appropriate shape is maintained. Prune after flowering in late spring.

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Additional Interest: Viburnum plicatum was first introduced as the garden form found in Japan in 1844 before the original wild form, V. f. tomentosum, was discovered.  This form has a confusion of names.