Viburnum opulus ‘Snowball Tree’ 

Viburnum opulus is a beautiful deciduous shrub which has fresh green foliage. In Spring large clusters of snowball shaped crisp white flowers cover the branches. In autumn, the leaves turn bronze before dropping.

Viburnum opulus is best grown in all day sun with protections from hot, drying winds. Moderate water requirements once established. Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the plant in Spring to help retain more moisture during the peak of Summer. Best used as a feature plant or for screening purposes.
Position: Part Shade

Height: 3 m

Width: 2 m

Garden Uses:

• Sensory gardens
• Bee attracting
• Japanese/Chinese style garden
• Feature plant
• General Landscaping

Planting Tips:
Make sure to prepare the soil before planting. Mixing in a bag of well-aged animal manure or compost can help to condition and revitalise tired soil. Make sure to blend compost/manure with the pre-existing ground, mixing thoroughly. Once the ground has been prepare, dig a hole which is broader, but not deeper, than what the original size of the pot the plant has come in. Position the plant in the hole and backfill any gaps with the excess soil. Give the plant a deep soaking of water to help settle the roots.

If planting into a pot, make sure the container selected is large enough for the plant selected. Never pot a plant into a container which is too small. Use a premium quality potting mix as this has all the added fertilisers and wetting agents required for having a healthy plant.