Viburnum
Viburnum macrocephalum
Also known as
Snowball bush
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Full Sun
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
H3
RHS hardiness
-5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2.5m | Max | 4m |
1.5m | Min | 3m |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Viburnum Overview
This species is a rounded shrub with dark green ovate to elliptic toothed leaves. The flowers are borne in the spring with white salverform terminal cymes which are sterile and look like snowballs.
Common problems with Viburnum
How to propagate Viburnum
Cuttings
Propagate from cuttings in the summer or from seed in autumn.
Seed
Other uses of Viburnum
Grown for their foliage, autumn colour (in many deciduous species), flowers and, often fruits. Suitable for northern and eastern aspects. Suitable for coastal conditions.