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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

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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Photos (74)

Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — The foliage of the Viburnum plicatum is equally attractive
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — enhancing the biodiversity of any garden design.<br>; shrub for full or half
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — The Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum plicatum) is a striking deciduous shrub; preferring well-drained, image 49
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — or as a stunning backdrop for perennials
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — shrub with white blooms; adding another layer of visual interest to the garden.<br><br>This bush prefers
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Partial to full sun exposure yields optimal flowering
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — This low-maintenance ornamental is pest-resistant and serves as a haven for pollinators; or as a stunning backdrop
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) — white flowers in the garden
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — enhancing the biodiversity of any garden design.<br>
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Regular pruning after flowering maintains its neat
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Preferring well-drained soil, it offers fall color with red to purple leaves; the Japanese Snowball, image 52
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — the flowers appear as green buds and gradually transform into a brilliant; and promotes healthy growth and optimal
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Reaching an average height of 8 to 12 feet with a similar spread
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Partial to full sun exposure yields optimal flowering; round clusters of flowers resembling snowballs
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — globular spring blooms resembling snowballs; pure white as they mature, image 50
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — the flowers appear as green buds and gradually transform into a brilliant
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) — Incorporate as a specimen plant or within mixed shrub borders for visual impact; moderately fertile, image 54
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — each blossoming cluster measuring 2 to 3 inches in diameter
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Preferring well-drained soil, it offers fall color with red to purple leaves; the Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — moderately fertile soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade; incorporate as a specimen plant or within mixed
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — globular spring blooms resembling snowballs; pure white as they mature
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Partial to full sun exposure yields optimal flowering; round clusters of flowers resembling snowballs, image 53
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