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Fragrant snowball

Viburnum - Fragrant Snowball

Viburnum carlecephalum

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  • Fragrant
  • Deer resistant
  • Fall color
Description

Fragrant snowball flowers in spring. Foliage turns a beautiful burgundy color in fall.

USDA Zone
6 - 8 (-10°F/-23.3°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
6 - 8'
Width
6 - 8'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Early spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Though adaptable to most soils aside from those that are very wet, this species prefers moist but well-drained and slightly acidic conditions.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood - prune after flowering if desired.

Uses

Specimen plant; foundation plantings; mixed borders.

Growing Tips

Shade tolerant, though flowering and fall color is best with a minimum of 4-6 hours of sun each day.

Features: Fall interest, Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Fragrant

Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum - Fragrant Snowball, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage

Features: Fall interest, Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Fragrant

Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum - Fragrant Snowball, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage