Japanese snowball
Viburnum plicatum 'Newzam' NEWPORT
Overview
Japanese snowball (Viburnum plicatum 'Newzam' NEWPORT) is a spectacular flowering shrub with a rounded shape and low branching spread. In mid-spring, it blooms with large, white, flattish flower clusters that look like snowballs. In summer, the blossoms turn into glossy, black berries. The evergreen foliage is a deep green color and deeply veined. Growing best in full sun or light shade, Japanese snowball can be pruned in late winter or early spring to maintain a more compact form. This plant can provide texture, form, and beauty to any landscape.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "7-10" days.
Light
Full sun, part shade.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 5-8.
Pruning
Best pruned in February, March, April.
Propagation
Layering Propagation, Cutting, Grafting Propagation, Division, Seed Propagation
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Butterflies.
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