The Japanese Snowball Viburnum Doublefile is a stunning shrub that grows up to 10 feet tall and wide. It's grown in zones 5-8 and produces beautiful white flowers in spring.
Japanese Snowball Viburnum
Japanese Snowball Viburnum (Viburnum plicatum) is a beautiful and easy-to-grow deciduous shrub that is known for its large, snowball-like clusters of white flowers in late spring and early summer. It is a native of Japan and Korea and is hardy in zones 3-8.
Japanese Snowball Viburnum shrubs typically grow to be 10-15 feet tall and 10-12 feet wide. They have a rounded habit and produce a profusion of 4-inch wide, white flowers in clusters. The flowers are very fragrant and are attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.
Japanese Snowball Viburnum shrubs are very low-maintenance plants. They prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. They are also drought tolerant once established.
To grow a Japanese Snowball Viburnum shrub, simply plant it in spring or fall in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms.
Japanese Snowball Viburnum shrubs are a beautiful and versatile addition to any garden. They can be used as specimen plants, in borders, or in hedges. They are also a good choice for mass plantings, as they create a stunning display of color in the late spring and early summer.
Here are some additional tips for caring for a Japanese Snowball Viburnum shrub:
- Mulch around the plant in the spring to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Prune the plant in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches and to shape the plant.
- Protect the plant from winter damage by mulching around the base in the fall.
With proper care, your Japanese Snowball Viburnum shrub will thrive for many years to come.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
