VIBURNUM
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VIBURNUM
Commonly known as Japanese snowball
Versatile and generally easy shrubs with plenty to appreciate. Form, foliage, clusters of flowers (some heavily scented), for insects and berries for birds.
Genus of 200 or more species of evergreen, semi-evergreen and deciduous shrubs mainly from northern temperate regions but also southeastern Asia and South America.
UK natives are the wayfaring tree, V. lantana, named as it was often planted along trackways, and the guelder rose ( relates to the Dutch province of Gelderland), V. opulus.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, viburnum beetles, honey fungus, leaf spot -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
DeciduousHeart-shaped, tapered, toothed, deeply veined, dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long. Leaves turn red-purple in autumn
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White
Fading to pink -
Double
Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing -
BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubSpreading, bushy shrub. Produces sterile flowers in terminal, dense flower heads to 10cm (4in) across
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
4m (13ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Viburnum - Growing Guide
RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2015 & RHS Plant of the Decade 2020 - People's Choice!!