Viburnum plicatum

Name: Viburnum plicatum
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 17987h
Price: 37.18 NZD
Availability: InStock

Plicatum, Japanese Snowball Tree, Viburnum plicatum plicatum, Japanese Snowball, Japanese Snowball Viburnum plicatum, Japanese Snowball Bush, Japanese Viburnum

Viburnum plicatum, commonly known as the Japanese Snowball Plant, is a deciduous shrub that features showy clusters of white, pompom-like flowers during spring. These are borne on the gently arching branches that also host dark green leaves. The combination of flowers and foliage is very aesthetic as it grows to 2.5 m tall and the same wide. Viburnum plicatum is commonly grown as a specimen, included in a mixed planting, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.50 m
Spread:	2.50 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Winter
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Living areas
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Plicatum, Japanese Snowball Tree, Viburnum plicatum plicatum, Japanese Snowball, Japanese Snowball Viburnum plicatum, Japanese Snowball Bush, Japanese Viburnum

Japanese Snowball Tree

The Japanese Snowball Tree, Viburnum plicatum, is a deciduous shrub grown for its foliage and flowers. Showy clusters of white, pompom-like flowers appear during spring and are borne on gently arching branches that also host dark green leaves. The combination of flowers and foliage is very aesthetic. The foliage develops impressive shades of red in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 2.5 m tall and the same wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. Best performance with this variety is achieved when it is grown in full sun on a well-drained site. It is a hardy plant that will tolerate dry periods, coastal conditions, frost, and cool climates. The Japanese Snowball Tree is commonly grown as a specimen, included in a mixed planting, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.