The sterile snowball viburnum, smothered in rounded heads of pure white florets that age to soft pink in spring. Deciduous with good autumn leaf colour and a fine cut-flower shrub.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 3.5 m H × 3 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Snowball Tree
Botanically, Viburnum opulus 'Roseum' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Adoxaceae family. It reaches around 3.5 m tall and 3 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and rich in autumn colour foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Snowball Tree
Snowball Tree suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Snowball Tree does best in free-draining and clay soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Snowball Tree does best with regular, moderate watering. A light spring feed is usually enough to maintain steady growth. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Snowball Tree after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Once established, it is low maintenance.
Using Snowball Tree in the garden
Snowball Tree earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and cut flowers for the vase.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Snowball Tree with species that also favour regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Snowball Tree
Plant Sale lists Snowball Tree as potted plants and advanced specimens. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
