Chinese snowball viburnum
Viburnum macrocephalum
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 9
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
white Fruits Ready In
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
watering
Chinese snowball viburnum requires moderate watering, about 1 inch of water weekly, either from rainfall or irrigation. Water even more frequently during periods of extreme heat. Avoid saturating the soil during waterings, and never allow the soil to become soggy or waterlogged. Water thoroughly to ensure that all of the roots receive moist soil, and always check that the soil is dry before watering. You can also set up a drip irrigation system to ensure water is distributed evenly and consistently. Regular watering promotes healthy growth and prolonged flowering.
sunlight
Chinese snowball viburnum requires full sun for best bloom and growth, which means at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. The best season to plant Chinese snowball viburnum is in the spring when the days are getting longer and warmer and the ground is thawed and moist. Planting in the summer is also an option, but cooler temperatures during late spring and early summer may enhance blooming.
pruning
Chinese snowball viburnum (Viburnum macrocephalum) should be pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth appears. Prune out dead or broken branches and remove any crossing or crowded branches. To maintain a tree-like shape, remove lower branches until desired heights are achieved. To contain the size, remove some of the stems left from the pruning at their base. Light pruning to shape the plant should only be done in the summer months. Heavy pruning should be avoided as it can damage the plant's health.
