Chinese Snowball Viburnum | Viburnum macrocephalum 'Sterile' | 3 Gallon Plant
The Chinese Snowball Viburnum is a stunning plant known for its vibrant green leaves and magnificent pure white snowball blooms. Its lush foliage provides an attractive backdrop to the beautiful flowers it produces. The glossy foliage serves as a beautiful addition, enhancing the overall appearance of the subject. Its shiny texture creates a striking contrast when paired with the vibrant white blossoms. The ornamental shrub is known for its impressive large, spherical flower heads, which are considered to be its most striking feature. When it comes to describing the beautiful blooms of a certain plant, they start off as lime-green buds and undergo a gradual transformation into a stunning, pure white color. These exquisite flowers are not only visually stunning but also emit a delightful and delicate fragrance that will enchant your senses. Chinese Snowball Viburnum, scientifically known as Viburnum macrocephalum 'Sterile', is a popular shrub that can add beauty and elegance to any garden. With its mature height and width ranging from 8 to 12 feet, this plant is an ideal choice for various landscaping purposes. One of the key advantages of Chinese Snowball Viburnum is its versatility. It can be used effectively as a border plant, creating a natural and visually appealing boundary for your garden. Additionally, it can be planted in rows to form hedges, providing privacy and a touch of sophistication to your outdoor space. Alternatively, this shrub can also stand alone as a stunning specimen, becoming a focal point in your garden. The impressive size of Chinese Snowball Viburnum is complemented by its attractive features. The plant produces large, round clusters of white flowers that resemble snowballs, hence its name. These blossoms create a striking visual display and emit a pleasant fragrance, attracting butterflies and other pollinators to your garden. In terms of care, Chinese Snowball Viburnum is relatively low-maintenance. It thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. Regular watering and occasional pruning to maintain its shape and size are usually sufficient to keep The well-rounded form of this product is designed to maintain a harmonious balance, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of your outdoor space.
Planting Tips:
Choose a well-draining soil enriched with organic matter for optimal growth. Plant your Chinese Snowball Viburnum in a location that receives full to partial sunlight. Ensure proper spacing between multiple plants to allow for adequate air circulation.
Watering:
Establish a consistent watering schedule, especially during the dry summer months. While Chinese Snowball Viburnum is relatively drought-tolerant, regular watering is essential during periods of prolonged drought. Avoid waterlogged soil, as this can lead to root rot. Use our MOISTURE MAXX non-ionic wetting agent all year or duriing times of drought for extended help keeping your plants well hydrated for up to 40 days.
Mulching:
Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the shrub to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Mulching also helps protect the shallow roots of the Chinese Snowball Viburnum.
Pruning:
Prune your viburnum after flowering to shape the shrub and remove any dead or damaged wood. This not only enhances its appearance but also encourages healthy new growth. Light pruning can be done throughout the growing season to maintain the desired shape.
Fertilizing:
Feed your Chinese Snowball Viburnum in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer SR-18-5-10. This provides the necessary nutrients for vigorous growth and abundant flowering. Follow the recommended application rates on the fertilizer packaging.
Purchase our Slow Release fertilizer here SR-18-5-10.
Ordering:
Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
Shipping:
The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest- viable product ordered.
Summer - Above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees
Plant Highlight:
• Growing Zone: 6-9
• Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
• Botanical Name: Viburnum macrocephalum 'Sterile'
• Foliage Color: Green
• Flower Color: White
• Flower Fragrance: Slight
• Fall Color: Yes
• Type: Deciduous
• Mature Height: 6-8' tall
• Mature Width: 6-8' wide
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Exposure: Sun to part shade
• Soil Needs: Tolerant to many soils
• Water Needs: Occasionally
• Pruning Needs: Early spring trimming to remove crossed branches
• Awards:
• Grown by: The Plant Factory
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Pet Friendly: No
- Reblooming: Yes
- Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes
Note: We put pictures and videos on our site to best represent our products, as an example of our quality as a grower. You may, however receive a smaller or larger plant than pictured depending on the season you buy. You may or may not get a plant blooming as shown on our site. We usually trim off blooms because they do not ship well. Your purchase of our plants should be considered an investment in your future garden and enjoy the process of growing it to its full potential.
Why The Plant Factory, Inc is a good choice?
Our plants are grown at our nursery. Our experienced staff use the best horticultural practices to ensure our plants are of the utmost health and quality. We select your plants as if we were buying them ourselves. Our standard goals are to exceed our customers’ expectations. We pride ourselves for great “out of the box” experiences with hassle-free customer service and quick resolutions.
