The Chinese snowball viburnum typically blooms in late spring, usually between April and May. The flowers will then develop into fruits, which are ready for harvesting in late summer or early fall, usually between August and September.
Chinese snowball viburnum
Viburnum macrocephalum
Chinese snowball viburnum (Viburnum macrocephalum) is an ornamental flowering shrub native to East Asia that produces the beautiful, distinct 'snowball' shaped flowers. During the spring and summer, it produces large clusters of white flowers, which mature into stunning pink and red fruits that remain for 4 to 8 months. The dark, glossy, dark green leaves form a dense canopy, providing excellent shade during the summer months. The shrub can reach a height of up to 10 feet with a spread of 10 feet. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, as well as in a variety of soil types. Excellent in groupings and as a specimen plant, Chinese snowball viburnum is an excellent addition to any garden!
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.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Chinese snowball viburnum typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in April or May.
Harvest Fruit
The Chinese snowball viburnum typically blooms in late spring, usually between April and May. The flowers will then develop into fruits, which are ready for harvesting in late summer or early fall, usually between August and September.
Harvest Fruit
The Chinese snowball viburnum typically blooms in late spring, usually between April and May. The flowers will then develop into fruits, which are ready for harvesting in late summer or early fall, usually between August and September.
