Eastern Snowball

Viburnum opulus 'Sterile'

Pronunciation: vy-BER-num OP-ew-lus
SKU #07510
3-8

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Masses of large, pure white, snowball-like flower clusters make a showy display and are exquisite in floral arrangements. Glossy, bright green leaves have a purplish red fall coloring. A spectacular landscape specimen. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 12 ft. tall, 10 ft. wide, or larger with age.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8

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Bloom TimeLate spring to early summer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Benefits Birds
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitRounded
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseHedge
Design IdeasOn display in summer, this shrub is sure to cause a stir with its mass of white snowball blooms. Plant it at the back of the border where it will rise above its companions to show off. It also looks fine as the center plant in an island bed in the lawn.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsPeony (Paeonia); Clematis (Clematis); Lavender (Lavandula); Iris (Iris); Lilac (Syringa)
Care InstructionsTolerant of a wide range of soils; prefers average, loamy, moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually after flowering to shape.
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Bloom TimeLate spring to early summer
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fall Color, Benefits Birds
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitRounded
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseHedge
Design IdeasOn display in summer, this shrub is sure to cause a stir with its mass of white snowball blooms. Plant it at the back of the border where it will rise above its companions to show off. It also looks fine as the center plant in an island bed in the lawn.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsPeony (Paeonia); Clematis (Clematis); Lavender (Lavandula); Iris (Iris); Lilac (Syringa)
Care
Care InstructionsTolerant of a wide range of soils; prefers average, loamy, moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually after flowering to shape.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.