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 4–8Climate Temperate

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — globular spring blooms resembling snowballs

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — The Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum plicatum) is a striking deciduous shrub

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — globular spring blooms resembling snowballs

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Typically reaching 8-15 feet in height and spread, it thrives in zones 5-8

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Partial to full sun exposure yields optimal flowering

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — round clusters of flowers resembling snowballs

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Incorporate as a specimen plant or within mixed shrub borders for visual impact

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Caprifoliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Preferring well-drained soil, it offers fall color with red to purple leaves

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — The Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum plicatum) is a striking deciduous shrub

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — globular spring blooms resembling snowballs

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Typically reaching 8-15 feet in height and spread, it thrives in zones 5-8

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Partial to full sun exposure yields optimal flowering

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — round clusters of flowers resembling snowballs

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Incorporate as a specimen plant or within mixed shrub borders for visual impact

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Reaching an average height of 8 to 12 feet with a similar spread

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — pure white as they mature

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — the flowers appear as green buds and gradually transform into a brilliant

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — each blossoming cluster measuring 2 to 3 inches in diameter

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — dark green leaves that take on a reddish-purple hue in the fall

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — moderately fertile soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — adding another layer of visual interest to the garden.<br><br>This bush prefers well-drained

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — The foliage of the Viburnum plicatum is equally attractive

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Regular pruning after flowering maintains its neat

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — or as a stunning backdrop for perennials

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — It requires consistent moisture but also needs good air circulation to prevent potential disease issues

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — and promotes healthy growth and optimal blooming

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — white flowers in the garden

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 with white blooms

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — enhancing the biodiversity of any garden design.<br>

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — globular spring blooms resembling snowballs; pure white as they mature

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