Japanese Snowball Viburnum Plant 12-24" Bare Root Ornamental Shrub

Japanese Snowball Viburnum (Viburnum plicatum) is a beloved ornamental shrub known for its spectacular spring display of large, spherical white flower clusters that resemble snowballs. These blooms appear in abundance along horizontally tiered branches, creating a layered, elegant look in the landscape. This deciduous shrub adds multi-season interest with dark green foliage that turns reddish-purple in autumn.

Ideal for use as a specimen plant, flowering hedge, or foundation shrub, Japanese Snowball Viburnum brings classic beauty to cottage gardens, woodland edges, and mixed borders. Its moderate growth rate and manageable size make it a versatile choice for many garden settings.

Plant Features

• Produces large, ball-shaped clusters of white flowers in spring
• Distinctive horizontal branching habit creates a tiered appearance
• Attractive dark green foliage turns reddish-purple in fall
• Deciduous shrub that provides multi-season landscape interest
• Works well as a specimen, hedge, or mixed border plant

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Viburnum plicatum
• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; adaptable to various soil types
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist, especially during establishment
• Growth Habit: Upright, rounded with horizontal branching
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Mature Height: Typically 6-10 feet
• Spacing: 6-10 feet apart for hedge or mass planting

Planting & Care

Plant bare root viburnum in early spring or fall while dormant. Soak roots for a few hours before planting. Dig a hole wide enough to spread roots without bending; position the crown at or slightly below soil level. Backfill with native soil, water thoroughly, and apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch, keeping it away from the trunk. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, viburnum is relatively low-maintenance; prune after flowering if needed to shape or remove dead wood.

What's Included

One Japanese Snowball Viburnum bare root plant, 12-24 inches tall.