Description
The Iconic Snowball Viburnum is as Popular Today as it Was Decades Ago
This classic summer flowering shrub is still a favorite in many home landscapes. The Snowball Viburnum bush, often just referred to as a Snowball bush, has blooms that get about 8 inches wide. They actually start out a lime green in late spring. They fade to a cream white in a few weeks & then eventually to snow white.
The Snowball Bush is great for cut flowers to bring inside. These bushes are deer tolerant but will attract a lot of butterflies. Although it can grow up to 12 feet tall, the Snowball Bush handles pruning well to keep it at the size you prefer.
| Type: | Deciduous |
| Botanical Name: | Viburnum macrocephalum ‘Sterile’ |
| Average Height: | 10 – 12 feet |
| Average Width: | 10 – 12 feet |
| Sunlight: | Full to partial sun |
| Spacing: | 10 feet |
| Grow Zones: | 6 to 9 |
USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 9
Frequently Asked Questions
When should the Snowball Viburnum Bush be pruned?
The Snowball Viburnum Bush does not need annual pruning, however if you would like to prune the Snowball Viburnum Bush it should be done right after it is done flowering.
How fast does the Snowball Viburnum Bush grow?
The Snowball Viburnum Bush is a medium grower, it grows 1-2 feet a year.
Why didn’t my Snowball Viburnum Bush bloom?
The most common reason is improper pruning. The Snowball Viburnum Bush bloom on old wood, pruning after dormancy will remove most (or even all) of its flower buds.
When does the Snowball Viburnum Bush bloom?
The Snowball Viburnum Bush is a spring bloomer, typically blooming April to May.
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