COMMON NAME: Chinese Snowball Viburnum

GARDEN SIZE: 10 to 15 feet tall by 10 to 12 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate to Fast

USDA ZONE: 6–9

EXPOSURE: Full sun to Part shade

WATER & SOIL: Prefers average, well-drained soils. Tolerates a range of soil types. Requires regular watering after planting, but is drought tolerant once established.

HABIT (FORM): Upright, vase-shaped

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; Dark green

FLOWERS: Massive 8 to 12 inch snowball-like flower clusters emerge light green and mature to brilliant white in spring; often produces a lighter repeat bloom in late summer to early fall

PLANT ORIGIN: China

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a host for local insects and wildlife. May provide food for insects in the spring.

FERTILIZING: Apply evergreen fertilizer in the spring and fall.

PRUNING: Minimal pruning recommended. If pruning is needed, hand pruning is suggested for best results.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.

USES: Specimen, Screening, Foundation Planting