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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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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) — It requires consistent moisture but also needs good air circulation to prevent potential disease issues; dark
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — and promotes healthy growth and optimal blooming
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — The foliage of the Viburnum plicatum is equally attractive; each blossoming cluster measuring 2 to 3 inches in
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Preferring well-drained soil, it offers fall color with red to purple leaves
Japanese Snowball Bush (Viburnum Plicatum) — Typically reaching 8-15 feet in height and spread, it thrives in zones 5-8; regular pruning after flowering
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