Viburnum macrocephalum
Chinese Snowball
Chinese snowball viburnum (Viburnum macrocephalum) is grown for large, rounded clusters of flowers that change from green to white. Its broad shrub framework can become substantial; leaves may persist in mild climates.
Its structure combines a rounded outline and a vase-shaped framework. Growth is moderate. Leaf retention varies with winter conditions.
Choose a site in full sun or partial shade. Provide acidic, well-drained soil.
Size
• Height: 6-25 ft
• Width: 10-20 ft
Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 6a–9b
Best Uses
• Border
• Foundation
• Hedge
• Mass Planting
• Specimen
- Plant type
- Flowering Shrub, Semi Evergreen
- Height
- 6-25 ft
- Width
- 10-20 ft
- Hardiness zones
- 6a–9b
- Sunlight
- Full sun to part shade
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Spring, Summer
- Flower color
- Green, White
- Leaf color
- Green
- Fall color
- Red
- Fruit color
- Red
- Attracts
- Butterflies
- Soil
- Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Sandy, Well Drained
- Landscape use
- Border, Foundation, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen
- Shape
- Rounded, Vase Shaped
- Fruit
- No
- Fragrant
- No
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Salt tolerant
- No
- Drought tolerant
- No
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