Japanese Snow Ball Bush

Japanese Snow Ball Bush Care

Viburnum Plicatum

What is the plant

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.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

-20°C - 14°C

Hardiness zone

5 - 9

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water your snowball bush enough to keep its soil evenly moist, as it does not like dry ground. A suggested schedule is weekly, but you should plan to water it more often if experiencing extreme heat. Additionally, you can conserve soil moisture by applying a three-inch layer of landscape mulch around your shrub, which will have the bonus effect of suppressing weeds.
Pruning
Prune lightly if needed (for example, if you are growing it in a tight spot) just after the flowering period is over. You can cut the flowers to use in floral displays—if you aren't cutting them, pinch off the spent blossoms to encourage new growth.
Fertilizer
Fertilize your snowball bush plant in the spring with a slow-release fertilizer, or work compost into the earth around the plant at any time. Be careful not to go overboard—fertilizing too much can inhibit the plant's blossoms.

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Sunlight
The best location for the shrub will be one in full sun, especially in cooler Northern states. The snowball bush likes at least six hours of sunlight per day in order to produce the biggest masses of flowers. A location in partial shade may be advisable for gardeners in a location that gets consistently warmer weather.
Soil
The snowball bush prefers well-drained, loamy soil but it isn't too particular and will grow well in many different soil types. It also tolerates a wide range of soil pH, but slightly acid is best.
Temperature
The snowball bush can tolerate fairly harsh winters and is drought-hardy once established. Additionally, it doesn't have any special humidity needs