Japanese snowball is a large deciduous shrub with showy white pom-pom flowers in the Viburnaceae (viburnum) family. It can be grown in various conditions, but prefers a moist loam. Two different forms of this plant are available in commerce. They are the Japanese snowball bush and the Doublefile Viburnum.

Viburnum plicatum, commonly known as Japanese Snowball, is a deciduous shrub renowned for its stunning spherical flower clusters resembling snowballs. Native: This plant species is native to Japan and China. Plant Type and Habit: It’s a deciduous shrub that usually maintains an upright, multi-stemmed habit.

2023年6月8日 · “Japanese snowball bush” is actually the popular name for cultivars of Viburnum plicatum. These cultivars were chosen for their spherical flowerheads with the telltale “snowball” appearance. The original Viburnum plicatum has small white flowers in flat corymbs with a yellow clustered centre, as you can see in the photo below.

2020年1月22日 · Viburnum plicatum is a bushy, deciduous shrub with pretty white flowerheads. Popular cultivars to grow include 'Dart's Red Robin' and 'Mariesii' , both of which have pretty, lacecap flowers, followed by berries in autumn.

Doublefile viburnum is a medium-sized, deciduous shrub that is commonly found in the landscape. This shrub is native to China and Japan and grows 8 to 10 feet tall and as wide. It is multi-stemmed and has horizontal branching giving a layered appearance. The white flowers in spring are showy cymes followed by red to black fruit the birds love.

2023年1月17日 · V. plicatum f. tomentosum ‘Shasta,’ a double-file viburnum cultivar, grows in Zones 5 to 8. It has flattened lacecap blooms lining the tiered horizontal branches for a rich, layered look. The blossoms are white.

Viburnum plicatum is a dense, upright, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically matures to 8-15’ tall with a slightly larger spread. Ovate, toothed, strongly-veined, dark green leaves (to 4” long) have pleated upper surfaces. Leaves turn burgundy red to purplish red in fall.

Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Shasta' Abundant large flowers followed by bright red, then black fruits; broad, horizontal habit. Sold as a two year plant. Grows 6' by 10' and is hardy in zones 5-7.

Each species of Viburnum have its own unique characteristics. The most common types include Japanese snowball (Viburnum plicatum), American snowball (Viburnum opulus), and autumn snowflake (Viburnum cassinoides). Viburnum bushes …

Doublefile Viburnum is a striking deciduous shrub prized for its beautiful horizontal branching pattern, white lacecap flowers, and intricate foliage. The branches grow in layers, which give it a distinctively tiered, “double-file” appearance. Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum: An In-depth Look