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Snowball tree - Viburnum Opulus Roseum
  • Snowball tree - Viburnum Opulus Roseum
  • Snowball tree - Viburnum Opulus Roseum
  • Snowball tree - Viburnum Opulus Roseum

Snowball tree - Viburnum Opulus Roseum

Viburnum Opulus Roseum

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Snowball tree is a very hardy, bushy shrub, famous for its spectacular balls of white flowers in spring.

Description

Height at maturity 4M
Spread at maturity 3M
Exposure Sun, partial shade
Flowering period april-May-June
Hardiness -35°C
Origin Asia - Europe

Snowball Tree – Viburnum opulus 'Roseum'

Origins and Characteristics

Native to Europe, North Africa and North America, Viburnum opulus 'Roseum' belongs to the Adoxaceae family. Cultivated since the 16th century, it is valued for its ornamental flowering, cold resistance and decorative foliage.

Description and Particularities

  • Adult height : 3.5 to 4 metres
  • Adult spread : 3 metres
  • Habit : Bushy, rounded, slightly arching under the weight of the flowers
  • Foliage : Deciduous; dark green, 3–5 lobes, turning purplish in autumn
  • Flowering period : May to June
  • Flowers : White balls of small flowers (0.5–1 cm), sometimes slightly pink; spherical cymes 5–8 cm wide
  • Fruits : Red berries, toxic (not edible), with medicinal properties
  • Hardiness : Excellent (down to –34 °C)

Exposure and Soil

  • Preferred exposure : Sun or partial shade; tolerates light shade
  • Soil type : All soil types, even calcareous, fresh and moist
  • Tolerance : Good moisture resistance; tolerates temporary drought once established

Planting

  • Best planting time : Autumn or spring
  • Soil preparation : Loosen and enrich soil with compost
  • Spacing : 1.50 to 2 metres depending on desired effect

Watering

  • At planting : Regular watering to establish the root system
  • At maturity : Moderate watering; keep soil fresh in summer

Pruning

  • Pruning time : Just after flowering
  • Pruning advice :
  • Remove dead or damaged branches
  • Thin the centre of the shrub if needed to improve air circulation

Propagation

  • Methods : Semi‑ripe cuttings in summer, layering in spring

Garden Uses

  • Ideal location : Free or flowering hedges, shrub borders, specimen planting
  • Recommended plant associations :
  • With Syringa vulgaris (lilac) for simultaneous flowering
  • With Forsythia intermedia for a lively spring display
  • With Spiraea vanhouttei to extend the flowering season
  • With Philadelphus coronarius (mock orange) for fragrance and brightness
  • With Cornus alba for winter interest thanks to its coloured stems

Disease Protection

  • Possible sensitivities : Susceptible to aphids and powdery mildew in humid summers
  • Natural prevention : Ensure good air circulation and encourage biodiversity

Growing Tips

  • Plant in fresh, slightly moist soil
  • Mulch to retain moisture in summer
  • Remove fruits if children or sensitive animals are present
  • Add compost in spring to support flowering
  • Prune regularly after flowering to maintain a harmonious shape

Caractéristiques

  • Common name : Snowball tree - Cranberrybush Viburnum - Guelder Rose
  • Family : Caprifoliaceae
  • Category : shrub
  • Spread : 3M
  • Foliage : deciduous
  • Color of flowers : white
  • Fruit : Inedible, red berries
  • Use : Isolated, flowered hedge
  • Soil : all
  • Habit : Rounded
  • Earth to use : universal potting soil/garden soil/compost
  • Enemies : aleurode - weevil - aphid
  • Possible diseases : armillaire - black spots

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