Viburnum macrocephalum

Chinese Snowball Viburnum

Tips for Homeowners:

Prune to shape when dormant.

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Beautiful flowers that emerge lime green quickly turn white and will cover the shrub.

  • Large, white flowers in spring
  • Non-fruiting, sterile
  • Needs protection from wind

Plant where protected from strong winds on its own, in the shrub border, or as a hedge or screen.

Height: 6-10 ft
Spread: 6-10 ft
Zone: 6-9
Color: White

Interesting Notes about Chinese Snowball Viburnum:

This shrub will produce loads of flowers that emerge lime green and quickly mature to white and does not follow up with fruit as it is sterile. Despite its tenderness to the effects of strong wind it is tolerant of poor soils and is drought tolerant after establishment.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Long Blooming
  • Mass Planting
  • Low Maintenance
  • Specimen
  • Spring Bloomer
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water