Eastern Snowball
Viburnum opulus 'Sterile'
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- Armstrong
28992 Golden Lantern St. Laguna Niguel CA 92677
- Armstrong
32382 Del Obispo St. San Juan Capistrano CA 92675
- Plant Depot, Inc.
32413 San Juan Creek Road San Juan Capistrano CA 92675
- Green Thumb Int'l-El Toro
23782 Bridger Road Lake Forest CA 92630
| Botanical Pronunciation | vy-BER-num OP-ew-lus |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 12 ft. tall, 10 ft. wide, or larger with age. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring to Early Summer |
| Design Ideas | On display in summer, this shrub is sure to cause a stir with its mass of white snowball blooms. Plant it at the back of the border where it will rise above its companions to show off. It also looks fine as the center plant in an island bed in the lawn. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Firewise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Peony (Paeonia); Clematis (Clematis); Lavender (Lavandula); Iris (Iris); Lilac (Syringa) |
Tolerant of a wide range of soils; prefers average, loamy, moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually after flowering to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 10
Your climate may be too warm for this plant