'Pink Beauty' doublefile viburnum (Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Pink Beauty') vy-BURN-um plih-KAY-tum forma toe-men-TOE-sum Genus:  Viburnum This shrub's signature characteristics are its tiered shape and handsome, grayish brown branches. It lights up in fall with reddish purple leaves and bright red fruits that change to black. In spring, flat flower clusters borne above stems open white and turn deep pink. Summer leaves are dark green with furrowed veins. Care:  Provide full to partial sun and moist, well-drained soil. To maintain the elegant horizontal form, remove vertical watersprouts as they appear. Propagation:  Take greenwood cuttings in summer. Problems:  Nothing serious.

Overview

Height 6 ft. to 10 ft. Spread 6 ft. to 10 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Native, Showy Fall Foliage, Showy Flowers, Showy Fruit Bloom Time Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring Flower Color Pink, White Uses Beds and Borders, Specimen Plant/Focal Point Style Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Shrubs