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Japanese Snowball Bush

Viburnum Plicatum

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Overview

The Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum plicatum) is a striking deciduous shrub, renowned for its layered horizontal branches and large, white, globular spring blooms resembling snowballs. Typically reaching 8-15 feet in height and spread, it thrives in zones 5-8. Preferring well-drained soil, it offers fall color with red to purple leaves. Partial to full sun exposure yields optimal flowering. Incorporate as a specimen plant or within mixed shrub borders for visual impact.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Regular pruning after flowering maintains its neat; typically reaching 8-15 feet in height and spread, it thrives
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Reaching an average height of 8 to 12 feet with a similar spread; white flowers in the gardenJapanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — or as a stunning backdrop for perennials; this low-maintenance ornamental is pest-resistant and serves as a havenJapanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — round clusters of flowers resembling snowballs; partial to full sun exposure yields optimal floweringJapanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Typically reaching 8-15 feet in height and spread, it thrives in zones 5-8; regular pruning after, image 51Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — and promotes healthy growth and optimal blooming; the flowers appear as green buds and gradually transform into aJapanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Incorporate as a specimen plant or within mixed shrub borders for visual impact+67

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Regular pruning after flowering maintains its neat; typically reaching 8-15 feet in height and spread, it thrives
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Reaching an average height of 8 to 12 feet with a similar spread; white flowers in the garden
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — or as a stunning backdrop for perennials; this low-maintenance ornamental is pest-resistant and serves as a haven
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — round clusters of flowers resembling snowballs; partial to full sun exposure yields optimal flowering
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Typically reaching 8-15 feet in height and spread, it thrives in zones 5-8; regular pruning after, image 51
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — and promotes healthy growth and optimal blooming; the flowers appear as green buds and gradually transform into a
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Incorporate as a specimen plant or within mixed shrub borders for visual impact
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — pure white as they mature
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — pure white as they mature; globular spring blooms resembling snowballs
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Incorporate as a specimen plant or within mixed shrub borders for visual impact; moderately fertile soil and
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — globular spring blooms resembling snowballs
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — each blossoming cluster measuring 2 to 3 inches in diameter; the foliage of the Viburnum plicatum is equally
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — dark green leaves that take on a reddish-purple hue in the fall
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — shrub with white blooms
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — The Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum plicatum) is a striking deciduous shrub; preferring well-drained soil, it
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — This low-maintenance ornamental is pest-resistant and serves as a haven for pollinators
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — shrub for full or half; enhancing the biodiversity of any garden design.<br>
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — The Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum plicatum) is a striking deciduous shrub
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — moderately fertile soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — white flowers in the garden; reaching an average height of 8 to 12 feet with a similar spread
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — shrub for full or half
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — dark green leaves that take on a reddish-purple hue in the fall; it requires consistent moisture but also needs
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — round clusters of flowers resembling snowballs
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — adding another layer of visual interest to the garden.<br><br>This bush prefers well-drained; shrub with white
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