SCIENTIFIC NAME: Viburnum macrocephalum

COMMON NAME: Chinese Snowball Viburnum

GARDEN SIZE: 6-10 feet tall x 6-10 feet wide (may reach 15-20 feet in warmer climates)

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

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): Rounded, vase-shaped

FOLIAGE: Deciduous (semi-evergreen in warmer climates); Dark green, ovate to elliptic leaves with fine-toothed margins

FLOWERS: Showy, non-fragrant white flower clusters, 5-8 inches wide, bloom May to June; florets emerge lime green and quickly turn white

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