Snowball Viburnum

The Viburnum Snowball Bush blooms in late April to early May, during the time of the tulips. I saw them in the Flower Dome when I went to have a look at the ‘Tulipmania 2026’ display recently. This is the last of the semi-snowball, fragrant viburnums to bloom in spring.

As usual, curious about the flower, I took some pictures of them and did a bit of research when I got back. This was what I came up with.

Snowball viburnum is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with erect and then arching stems growing to 12 feet tall. Unlike most viburnums, snowball has a distinctive “three-lobed leaf almost reminiscent of a maple in outline”.

Viburnum symbolizes harmony, renewal, and the soft beauty of spring. The 'Flowering Snowball' variety, with its lush, cloud-like white blooms, evokes purity and calm — perfect for brightening any setting.

The Japanese Snowball Tree typically enjoys a lifespan of 30 to 50 years when grown under optimal conditions. This longevity allows it to become a stunning focal point in gardens, showcasing its beautiful blooms for generations.

For optimal flowering, plant Snowball Bush Viburnum in a location where it can receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. While it can tolerate partial shade, too little sunlight may reduce the number and size of blooms.

The large white flowers are arranged in dense, lumpy, snowball-like clusters 3 to 5 inches wide are very fragrant.

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