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Sun, Oct 29, 06 at 10:59
| I have a beautiful Mariesii Vib. that has outgrown its space. Has anyone had any luck with elevating this shrub into a small tree form? The tag
said it should grow a maximum 3-4 feet with an equal spread. It is now at least 6 x 6 and I think it might make an interesting tree. What should I do? |
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- Posted by gardengal48 PNW zone 8 (My Page) on Sun, Oct 29, 06 at 21:19
| If the shrub has one primary trunk or stem, you could but you will be losing much of the appeal of the plant by limbing it up. The primary attraction of a doublefile viburnum, aside from flowering, is its very widely horizontal branching structure. Personally, I think it would look rather peculiar to see this carried high above the ground on a clear stem rather than the lower branches sweeping the ground as is their habit. BTW, your tag information was very inaccurate - most doublefiles will easily reach a height of 8-10' with a slightly wider (9-12') spread. My suggestion would be to relocate it to a position where it can assume its full stature and spread without hinderance. |
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This is what you should expect from fully grown V. mariesii, exactly as Pam said, 9x12'  |
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- Posted by harrythelandscaper 7 (My Page) on Wed, Nov 1, 06 at 6:02
| Yes, my Mariesiis are at least 9x12, and seem to be growing vigorously each year. They are impinging on dogwoods and witch hazels. I would really hate to move them or cut them down. Have any out there had success pruning to reduce the size but keep the characteristic shape? |
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| I just bought a doublefile vibunum mariesii in tree form at Lowes in Southfield, Michigan. I think it will be beautiful in bloom. I will limit its size by triming the small tree after it blooms each year. Although the tree form isn't a substitute for the beautiful bush form, it will make a wonderful addition to my garden. |
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| Hi Ego, I have two, shasta and mariesii. M. looks like yours- it is one of the most beautiful shrubs on earth. I should add imho,, but I'm willing to take a stand and make it a statement! If the other shrubs are smaller move them, not the viburnum. I'm having a hard time imagining how to prune an entire big doublefile |
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| I couldn't agree with gardengal more (Idabean too!). Looking at V. Mariesii, there is little doubt that the outstanding characteristic is the horizontal layering of the branches. The white blossoms look like new-fallen snow as they appear on the top of each branch, ground to tip. Chopping out the bottom branches to achieve a lollipop effect makes little sense. |
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