Viburnum tomentosum ‘Summer Snowflake’, commonly known as Doublefile Viburnum, is a graceful deciduous shrub admired for its tiered, horizontal branching and showy lacecap white flowers. Growing 5 to 8 feet tall and wide, it produces a stunning floral display in late spring with occasional reblooming throughout summer. Bright red berries follow the blooms, attracting birds, and its dark green foliage turns burgundy in fall.

Why Choose Viburnum tomentosum ‘Summer Snowflake’?

• Horizontal branching with elegant white lacecap flowers
• Red berries attract birds and provide seasonal interest
• Burgundy fall foliage offers additional ornamental appeal

Cultivating Tips

• Thrives in full sun to part shade in well-drained, moist soil
• Prune after flowering to maintain its elegant shape
• Requires consistent moisture but tolerates some drought once established

Design Ideas for Your Garden

• Plant as a specimen shrub to highlight its distinctive branching and flowers
• Use in borders or as a focal point along walkways or patios
• Combine with native shrubs and perennials for biodiversity and seasonal interest

Ecological Benefits

• Provides nectar for pollinators and berries for birds
• Non-native species offering limited support to native wildlife
• Native alternatives can better support biodiversity and habitat restoration

Since Viburnum tomentosum ‘Summer Snowflake’ is not a native species, here are three native alternatives available at Bumbee’s that provide ecological benefits:

• Parthenocissus quinquefolia – Virginia Creeper: Fast-growing native vine with spectacular fall color and berries that attract birds
• Baptisia australis – Blue False Indigo: Native perennial with blue flowers that attract pollinators and add vertical structure
• Echinacea purpurea – Purple Coneflower: Long-blooming native perennial that supports pollinators and provides seeds for birds