Botanical Name: Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’
Common Name: Eastern snowball (Common snowball) Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, loose, oval canopy, with many vertical stems; overall effect is a loose, fountain-shaped canopy Height 10-15' Spread 6-10' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil tolerates most any soil, tolerates heavy soils Hardiness hardy (zones 1-9, 14-24); thrives in cold climates Morphology: Leaves 3-5 lobed, maple-like to 4" long, 3-5" wide pubescent beneath, dark green above, margins irregularly toothed Flowers rounded heads of sterile white flowers, each 3/4" across, head 2-4" across Fruit none Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: for flower color, loose background mass, interesting winter effects Landscape Care: Watering needs ample watering; not drought-tolerant Fertilizing balanced in early spring Pruning thin out, head back after blooming Pests/Diseases red spider mite, aphids – constant problem with aphids Special Conditions/Other Origin: Europe to North Africa Family: Caprifoliaceae Notes: |
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