Eastern Snowball Viburnum

Viburnum

A large rounded deciduous shrub bearing showy round 'snowball' flower clusters that open green and turn pure white in late spring.

Sun
full sun to part shade
Water
moderate
Mature size
8-12 ft × 8-12 ft
Bloom
Round 'snowball' clusters, opening green then white, late spring.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 3–8

Care guide

Quick ID

Large rounded deciduous shrub (*Viburnum*). Round 'snowball' flower clusters that open green and turn white.

Sun & Site

Full sun to part shade; adaptable, moist, well-drained soil.

Pruning & Shaping

Prune just after flowering (blooms on old wood). Thin oldest stems to renew; remove dead/crossing wood.

In my garden

north of driveway2 plants
SunFull sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceCulinary
Hardiness hereZone 7
2
Plants
2022+
Planted · ~4 yrs
What I've done here
  • 2026-04-16Mulched