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Viburnum macrocephalum

Also Known As

  • Viburnum macrocephalum var. sterile
  • Viburnum marcrocephalum 'Sterile'
  • Chinese Snowball Viburnum

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 10'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Viburnum macrocephalum plant details

Viburnum macrocephalum is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum macrocephalum

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 10 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: screen

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum macrocephalum

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Huge rounded white hydrangea-like blooms are borne in early spring and last for months. This a vigorous upright to rounded deciduous shrub or small tree reaching 15 H x 15 W. May produce some blooms throughout the year if grown in full sun. Chinese Snowball Bush is a 2006 Georgia Gold Medal winner!Provide the Chinese Snowball Viburnum a full to partial sun location in moist but well-drained soil and a minimum of 6 hours of sun per day for best results.
Evergreen, clean foliage all year round, vase shaped, huge white mophead flowers twice a year! It's what everyone asks for!

By: Specialty Ornamentals

Gardening facts about Viburnum macrocephalum plant

How to Grow Viburnum macrocephalum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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