Chinese Snowball Viburnum – Giant White Blooms for Spring Drama
Chinese Snowball Viburnum (Viburnum macrocephalum) stuns with globe-shaped white flower clusters up to 8 inches wide that resemble hydrangeas. These blooms appear in late spring and create a spectacular display.
Also Known As (AKA):
- Chinese Snowball
- Giant Snowball Bush
- Snowball Viburnum
- Hydrangea Viburnum (nickname due to bloom shape)
This fast-growing, deciduous shrub features deep green foliage and a rounded, upright growth habit. It’s perfect as a flowering hedge, a privacy screen, or a dramatic centerpiece in your garden landscape.
- � Huge white flower balls (up to 8')
- ⏱ Fast-growing with upright form
- � Excellent hedge or specimen plant
- ☀️ Prefers full sun to part shade
- � Mature Size: 10–15 ft. tall, 8–12 ft. wide
- � Non-fragrant, sterile blooms (no berries)
Note: While it looks like a hydrangea, it’s a viburnum! Grows well in well-drained, fertile soils. Prune after flowering if needed to maintain size or shape.
Growing Zones: 6–9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 10–15 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 8–12 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Botanical Name: | Viburnum macrocephalum |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Type: | Flowering Shrub |
