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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.

    By: Almost Eden

    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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    Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn'

    aka Viburnum 'Dawn', Viburnum bodnantense 'Pink Dawn', Viburnum x bodnantense 'Pink Dawn', Pink Dawn Bodnant Viburnum

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Viburnum x burkwoodii 'Anne Russell'

    aka Viburnum 'Anne Russell', Korean Spice Bush, Korean Spice Viburnum

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Viburnum x burkwoodii 'Anne Russell' flower by Conifer Kingdom
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    Viburnum carlesii 'Diana'

    aka Korean Spice, Mayflower, Mother's Day Viburnum

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-7b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Viburnum carlesii 'Diana' flower by Avant Gardens
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    Viburnum x carlcephalum 'Cayuga'

    aka Viburnum 'Cayuga'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Viburnum x carlcephalum 'Cayuga' flower by Conifer Kingdom
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    Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont'

    aka Viburnum bodnantense 'Charles Lamont', Bodnant Viburnum

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular
    Photo of Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont' flower by EAWB
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