Viburnum Opulus Snowball Tree

Viburnum opulus Snowball tree is a medium deciduous shrub reaching 3mt and wide at maturity. It has small green snowballs that grow larger and turn white.

Flowers during spring/early summer and is  a resiliant shrub for full sun or partial shade in the garden.  Slightly perfumed.

Great for the shrubbery, or perennial gardens as a stand alone specimen or group planting. Full sun to part shade. Frost and drought tolerant.
Mulching during first summer will help establishment.  

Viburnum opulus, commonly known as the Snowball Tree or European Cranberrybush, is a deciduous shrub that is native to Europe, northern Africa, and central Asia. It is grown for its large, showy clusters of white flowers that resemble snowballs, hence the name "Snowball Tree".

The shrub typically grows with a rounded form. The leaves are dark green and deeply lobed, and they turn reddish-purple in the fall. In the late spring or early summer, the plant produces large clusters of white flowers. The flowers are followed by bright red berries in Autumn, which are edible but tart and are often used for making jams and jellies.

Viburnum opulus is a hardy plant that is relatively easy to grow. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and pH levels, but it prefers slightly acidic soil. The plant is relatively drought-tolerant once established and does not require much maintenance. It can be pruned in late winter or early spring to control its size and shape.

Snowball Tree is available from Online Plants, Australia's leading e-commerce plant nursery. Located in Melbourne we offer fast, accurate and careful plant delivery to all Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra and Brisbane, metropolitan and regional areas.

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