{"product_id":"viburnum-plicatum-mariesii-japanese-snowball","title":"Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii' - Japanese Snowball","description":"\u003cp\u003eViburnum plicatum 'Mariesii' is grown for its shape. Its branches spread out in flat, horizontal tiers, and in spring every tier is lined with white lacecap flowers held upright along the top of the stems. The effect is a layered shrub that looks like a cake stand of white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a deciduous shrub, growing to about 2 to 3 metres tall and wider than it is tall, around 3 to 4 metres across. After flowering it can set red berries that ripen black, and in autumn the pleated leaves turn burgundy and wine red before falling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it full sun to part shade in moist, well drained soil, with shelter from hot drying winds. It is frost hardy. Use it as a specimen where the tiered form can be seen side on, at the edge of a woodland planting, or in a Japanese inspired garden. Pruning is rarely needed, and cutting it back spoils the layered habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Japanese Snowball\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does 'Mariesii' grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAbout 2 to 3 metres tall and 3 to 4 metres wide. It spreads wider than it grows tall, so allow room for the tiers to extend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIn spring. White lacecap flowers line the top of each horizontal branch for several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it evergreen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo. It is deciduous. The leaves turn burgundy in autumn and fall, and the bare tiered branches still give structure in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow much sun does it need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFull sun to part shade. In hot inland districts give it afternoon shade and shelter from dry wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it need pruning?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eRarely. Remove dead or crossing stems after flowering. Avoid shearing, which destroys the layered form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat soil does it prefer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eMoist, well drained soil rich in organic matter. It tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions but dislikes waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes, frost hardy. It suits cool and temperate gardens across southern Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":68061957324999,"sku":"VIBPLIMAR40CM\/45L","price":380.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/files\/Viburnumplicatum_Mariesii_40cm_7.png?v=1792902354","url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/products\/viburnum-plicatum-mariesii-japanese-snowball","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}