Photo of Viburnum plicatum 'Mary Milton' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Viburnum plicatum 'Mary Milton'

Also Known As

  • Pink Japanese Snowball

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 8'-10'
  • W: 8'-10'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Viburnum plicatum 'Mary Milton' plant details

Viburnum plicatum 'Mary Milton' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer cream, pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum plicatum 'Mary Milton'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: cream, pink and white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum plicatum 'Mary Milton'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A show stopper! when these sterile ?snowballs? open white and gradually fade to an excellent deep pink; a smaller more compact shrub than its parent with attractive layered branching. S/M
Snowball shaped flowers transition from green to pink and always stop visitors in their tracks. Rounded habit 6' x 6'
Supposed to be darker pink than V. 'Pink Sensation.' The snowball flowers appear in late May-June and really display beautifully with dark new foliage.

Gardening facts about Viburnum plicatum 'Mary Milton' plant

How to Grow Viburnum plicatum 'Mary Milton'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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