| Description | Snowball Viburnum (Viburnum opulus roseum) is a heirloom Viburnum known for its large snowball-like flowers. Still very popular and people snatch them up from the garden centers when they are in bloom. |
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| Pronunciation | (vy-BURN-um) |
| Plant Type | Shrubs Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-7 |
| Sunlight | sun to part sun |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Temperature | reported hardy to -30 degrees F |
| Flowers | flowers start apple green turning to white, globular shaped |
| Dimensions | 8-10 to 12 feet tall |
| Maintenance | may have an Aphid problem |
| Propagation | softwood cuttings |
| Cultivar Origin | Guelder Rose |
| Misc Facts | "Probably the oldest known garden viburnum as it was recorded in the 16th century as "Sambucus Rose". Considered to be an heirloom plant, possibly why it is the most commonly known viburnum to the public." (syn. Viburnum opulus sterile (Classic Viburnums ) AKA: European Snowball Viburnum, Guelder Rose, water elder, cramp bark, snowball tree |
| Author's Notes | I grew up with a Snowball Viburnum growing next to my house in zone #4. Always looked forward to the floral display in the spring. In Superior Wisconsin I think spring started in June. |
| Notes & Reference | #01-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (Michael Dirr), #03-The Hillier Manual of Trees and Shrubs (Hillier Nursery), #106-Viburnums (Michael Dirr), Classic Viburnums (www.classicviburnums.com) |
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