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. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
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.
