Species Japanese snowball

Japanese snowball

Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Roseum'

Japanese snowball, or Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Roseum', is a unique shrub that's native to Japan. Its unique flowers transform from blooms of white, to blush pink in color. This deciduous species grows up to six feet in height and width. Its attractive foliage is dark green in color and is often favored for use in the garden. In late spring clusters of white flowers appear while in summer, it produces stunning red fruits. Japanese snowball is an ideal specimen for small gardens, border plantings, and foundation plantings.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

White aging to pink Flowers In Spring

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Fruits:

Fruits Ready In

Edible:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

bronze,green,red,purple

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water the Japanese snowball twice a week. Give enough water to thoroughly moisten the soil around the plant, but not so much that the soil becomes soggy. Aim for 1 inch of water per week, either from rainfall or from watering. Avoid wetting the leaves, as this can make them more prone to disease.

sunlight

Japanese snowball plants thrive in full sun, meaning 6 or more hours of direct sunlight each day. What’s great about this particular plant species is that it can also survive in partial shade, between 3 and 4 hours of direct sunlight daily. When planting these trees, it’s important to prioritize sunlight since they’ll only reach their full growth and flowering potential when exposed to the adequate amount of light.

pruning

For Japanese snowball, pruning should be done once a year, at the end of the winter season. Pruning should be quite moderate, removing no more than a third of the shrub's height and removing any dead or diseased wood. Trim back any branches which detract from the overall shape of the shrub and to encourage more branching. After the initial pruning, you can further shape and size the bush as desired.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Harvest Fruit

Hardiness Map

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