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‘Roseum’

Viburnum - European Cranberrybush

Viburnum opulus

'Roseum'

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  • Snowball blooms
  • Deer resistant
  • Shade tolerant
Description

Classic snowball viburnum. Kids and adults alike love this rounded plant with its masses of white flowers in late spring/early summer. No fruit because its sterile. Fall foliage often turns orange-red. This is a long-time favorite for home gardens.

USDA Zone
3 - 8 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
8 - 12'
Width
8 - 12'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

Soil

One of the most adaptable viburnums. Tolerates wet and dry sites, as well as a range of pH levels.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood - this cultivar is sterile and does not produce fruit, so may be pruned after blooming.

Uses

Mixed borders; hedges; foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

Remove oldest stems every few years to encourage juvenile growth.