bush The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Viburnum carlcephalum is in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.
fragrant snowball
Viburnum carlcephalum
Fragrant snowball (Viburnum carlcephalum) is a beautiful shrub grown for its delightful fragrance. It is native to North America and can be found in mountainous regions. This deciduous plant has round white flowers that bloom in the late spring and dark green leaves. Its scent is extremely pleasing, as it is known for its sweet and powerful aroma - perfect for a fragrant garden. It often reaches up to six feet tall and five feet wide and is relatively low-maintenance and easy to care for. It is also deer and rabbit resistant, making it a great option for wildlife gardens as it can tolerate drought and clay soil.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
white Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Fragrant snowball should be watered deeply about once or twice a week, depending on soil conditions. Water deeply until it is thoroughly moistened throughout the root zone. It is best to water the plant in the morning so that the foliage has time to dry during the day. As a general rule, avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Allow the top inch or 2 of the soil to dry before watering again.
sunlight
Fragrant snowball plants need moderate to bright light, or at least 4 hours of sunlight a day, in order to thrive. This plant prefers some shade in warmer climates, but if the temperatures become too hot, some afternoon shade should be provided. The best time for sunlight is early morning and late afternoon, or between the hours of 9am to 4pm, to allow the plant to capture the most sunlight without becoming stressed in the intense heat of midday. It should also be partially shaded on very hot afternoons.
pruning
Fragrant snowball should be pruned immediately after it blooms in late spring or early summer. This will encourage buds for the following year's blooms and also keep the shrub looking tidy. Prune to shape or thin the plant by removing 1/3 of the oldest branches. Remove shoots that are growing in the wrong direction, as well as any dead, diseased, or broken branches, and shoots weaker than the others. Take care not to cut off any flower buds. After pruning, some fertilizer can be applied to encourage bushier growth.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Fragrant snowball typically starts flowering in April.
Harvest Fruit
bush The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Viburnum carlcephalum is in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.
