Japanese snowball typically starts flowering in April.
Japanese snowball
Viburnum plicatum f. plicatum 'Popcorn'
Japanese snowball, or Viburnum plicatum f. plicatum 'Popcorn', is an ornamental shrub with attractive, glossy green foliage. It bears attractive white flowers in the spring and summer months followed by maroon coloured berries in autumn. These clusters of berries eventually turn a deep crimson color, producing a stunning effect. Growing up to five meters in height, it prefers well-drained and acidic soils in a sunny or part shady location. With its attractive and unique foliage and colorful berries, it's an ideal choice for shrub beds and borders and can be pruned to any shape as desired.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
white Fruits Ready In Fall
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
For Japanese snowball, water the plant in the morning once every week. Be sure to apply enough water to reach the roots (approximately 2 inches), but avoid over-watering. Additionally, some extra moisture should be provided during periods of extended heat or drought. If the foliage appears wilted or light green, then the plant needs additional moisture.
sunlight
Japanese snowball plants need 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day to thrive. They prefer morning sun as it will help them dry off after dew or rain overnight. They should be planted in a location that gets full sun for the majority of the day, but can tolerate some afternoon shade. It is essential that the roots receive plenty of sunlight for healthy growth. The leaves of the Japanese snowball may get burned if exposed to too much direct sunlight, so it is important to monitor the amount of sun that the plant receives.
pruning
Pruning Japanese snowball shrubs should be done in late winter when the shrubs are still dormant. Prune out any broken, dead or diseased branches and remove lateral branches which interfere with the primary backbone of the plant. Prune a third of the oldest stems to the ground, which will stimulate the growth of smaller side stems. Prune remaining stems lightly to remove any suckers or misshapen branches. Prune away crossing branches to open up the bush allowing air circulation and light to reach the interior of the shrub. This type of plant is easy to prune, just take a little at a time to get the desired shape.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Viburnum plicatum f. plicatum 'Popcorn' is in July and August.
