Description
Viburnum plicatum ‘Opening Day’™ Doublefile Viburnum is a striking deciduous shrub prized for its distinctive horizontal branching and tiered layering of foliage, which creates an elegant, architectural form in the landscape. This cultivar features deeply veined, dark green leaves that turn vibrant shades of burgundy and purple in the fall, providing multi-seasonal interest. In late spring, it produces dramatic flat-topped clusters of showy white flowers that bloom profusely along the branches, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Originating from East Asia, Doublefile Viburnums have long been valued for their ornamental appeal and adaptability, thriving in a range of soil types with good drainage and partial to full sun conditions. ‘Opening Day’™ is a modern selection noted for its compact growth habit and enhanced flowering performance, making it ideal for foundation plantings, hedges, or specimen use in temperate gardens. This cultivar has gained recognition for combining classic doublefile viburnum traits with improved garden performance and disease resistance.