Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii'

 Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii'                                                                                                        An improved V. tomentosum. Interesting horizontal branching habit. Creamy white flowers in spring; dark green foliage turns red-purple in fall. Pollinated fertile flowers give way in summer to red berry-like drupes which eventually mature to black. Fruits are attractive and a food source for birds. Sun or shade. An outstanding deciduous flowering shrub. 8-10', Z5-8