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Eastern Snowball

5 Gallon
$89.90
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Eastern Snowball

Viburnum opulus 'Sterile', Viburnum opulus 'Roseum'

A classic, large deciduous shrub for spectacular white "snowball" flowers in spring.

$89.90
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Description

Viburnum opulus 'Roseum', Viburnum opulus'Sterile', Eastern Snowball is a stunning deciduous shrub celebrated for its spectacular, long-lasting spring display of pure white, pom-pom flower clusters. Its large, perfectly round "snowball" blooms resemble hydrangeas and cover the plant in mid to late spring. The maple-like foliage provides a lush green backdrop in summer before turning attractive shades of red and purple in fall. With a robust, rounded, and upright habit, it makes an unforgettable focal point in the landscape, ideal for borders, foundation plantings, or as a seasonal screen.

  • Spectacular Spring Blooms: Produces enormous, perfectly spherical clusters of sterile, pure white flowers that resemble snowballs, lasting for several weeks in spring.

  • Attractive Foliage & Fall Color: Features maple-like, lobed leaves that are bright green in summer, turning shades of burgundy, red, and purple in autumn.

  • Classic, Stately Form: Grows into a large, multi-stemmed, rounded shrub with a strong, upright architecture, reaching 8-15 feet tall and wide.

  • Excellent Cut Flower: The long-lasting flower clusters are superb for fresh floral arrangements.

  • Low Maintenance: Requires minimal pruning; if needed, prune immediately after flowering to shape or remove old wood.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Broad, maple-like lobed green leaves turning vibrant red in fall. Pure white snowball-like flower clusters resembling hydrangeas, blooming in spring. Non-fruiting deciduous shrub with a rounded, upright habit and arching branches. Low-maintenance; prune after flowering.
  • Mature Height: 8–15 feet
  • Mature Width: 8–15 feet
  • Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
  • Growth & Care:Moderate growth rate. Drought-tolerant once established.
  • Landscape Uses:Makes an exceptional specimen plant, ideal for planting along fences or walls. Flowers excel in cut arrangements.

Faqs

Q: Does it produce berries?
A: No. This popular cultivar ('Roseum' or 'Sterile') is selected for its all-sterile flowers, meaning it produces no fruit. This is why the flower clusters remain large, round, and intact for an extended period.

Q: What are its sun and water needs?
A: It prefers full sun to partial shade and consistent moisture, especially in well-drained soils. It is not as drought-tolerant as some other viburnums and benefits from summer watering in dry climates.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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