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Common Snowball

Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum'

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Overview

The Common Snowball, or Viburnum opulus 'Roseum', is a striking deciduous shrub, renowned for its lush, globe-shaped clusters of white flowers that resemble snowballs. These blossoms span up to 3 inches across and grace the plant in spring. Mature specimens reach 12 feet in height and spread, flourishing in full sun to partial shade. Hardy in zones 3-8, this viburnum variety offers a low-maintenance, showy addition to any landscape design.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–10Climate Temperate
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — is a striking deciduous shrub

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (110)

Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — white flowers in the garden; globular blooms reminiscent of hydrangeas, image 73
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — shrub with white blooms; the Common Snowball thrives in well-drained, image 74
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — shrub for full or half; yet showy addition to their cultivated space, image 75
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — is a striking deciduous shrub; mature specimens reach 12 feet in height and spread, flourishing in, image 76
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — globe-shaped clusters of white flowers that resemble snowballs; with a naturally rounded form that, image 77
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — These blossoms span up to 3 inches across and grace the plant in spring; which ensures its long-term, image 78
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — Mature specimens reach 12 feet in height and spread, flourishing in full sun to partial shade; shrub, image 79
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — Hardy in zones 3-8, this viburnum variety offers a low-maintenance, showy addition to any landscape, image 80
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — scientifically known as Viburnum opulus 'Roseum'; preferring full sun to partial shade, image 81
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — is a deciduous ornamental shrub that serves as a stunning focal point in any landscape design; the, image 82
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — globular blooms reminiscent of hydrangeas; these blossoms span up to 3 inches across and grace the, image 83
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — shrub for full or half; yet showy addition to their cultivated space, image 100
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — with dense clusters of sterile flowers that emerge as green; then transform to a radiant white in late, image 84
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — then transform to a radiant white in late spring; this Viburnum is resistant to many pests and diseases, image 85
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — with a naturally rounded form that offers a lush backdrop of dark green leaves; shrub with white blooms, image 86
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — The foliage generates further interest with a transition to a purplish-red hue in the fall, image 87
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — adding a layer of seasonal color variation, image 88
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — Preferring full sun to partial shade; consider providing ample space for its mature size to allow for, image 89
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — the Common Snowball thrives in well-drained; globe-shaped clusters of white flowers that resemble, image 90
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — loamy soil but is relatively adaptable to various soil types.<br><br>Hardy in USDA Zones 3 through 8, image 91
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — this Viburnum is resistant to many pests and diseases; loamy soil but is relatively adaptable to, image 92
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — which ensures its long-term presence in the garden; white flowers in the garden, image 93
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — When planning its placement; hardy in zones 3-8, this viburnum variety offers a low-maintenance, showy, image 94
Common Snowball (Viburnum Opulus 'Roseum') — consider providing ample space for its mature size to allow for optimal growth and bloom production, image 95

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