Red Berries on Doublefile Viburnum (Treeform) - July 2024

We have three Doublefile Viburnum in treeform in our backyard.  Two along the north property line and one in the back by the firepit.  They went in the garden in Spring 2022.  And, struggled.  These were hard to get established and required some baby'ing with water that first year.  Last year, they seemed to be able to handle themselves more and by this Spring, they were what I'd call 'established'.  That took two full growing seasons with the beginning of the third growing season producing the best/biggest/most-full blooms yet.  Here they are in Mid-May of this year with white flowers all over them.

Two months later, we have another first:  these red berries on the tips of the shrub.  See below for a couple photos of the bright red berries.  The birds have not found these (yet). 

There are A LOT of misses in our garden, but these Doublefile Viburnum are a big 'hit'.  They do A LOT for a shrub that grows in the shade.  When I talk about wanting a 'four-season garden', these Viburnum are great examples.

They come out in Spring with a tiered, horizontal habit.  Followed by a really beautiful white bloom set that spread out like fireworks.  Now, mid-Summer they're throwing up red berries - for show and to help feed the wildlife.  This Fall, they'll turn 'brick red' and put on a Fall Show.  And, finally...thanks to their 'treeform', they provide a lot of Winter Interest in a pocket of the garden along the fence.  

Something for [Fall Planting 2024] this year - look at some other Viburnum to fill in some gaps along the fence in the back.