Viburnum opulus 'Sterile'
Sterile Eastern Snowball
- Delivery ONLY to Metro Atlanta & Athens within 5-7 business days
- Pickup also available for most plants from our Chamblee studio
- Guaranteed locally grown
Sterile Eastern Snowball is a large rounded multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with serrated maple-like bright green foliage that turns orange-red or red -purple in fall. Large ball-like clusters of creamy white flowers earn rosey pink tones as they fade and bloom in spring. Flowers best in evenly moist well-drained soils. Syn. with Viburnum opulus 'Roseum'.
|
Type: |
|
|
Height: |
10' - 12' |
|
Spread: |
10’ - 14' |
|
Spacing: |
12' |
|
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
|
Culture: |
|
|
Bloom Color: |
White |
|
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Prune immediately as needed after flowering. Watch for aphids. Some susceptibility to stem blight, leaf spot, and powdery mildew.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, Sweetspire, Magnolia
IMAGE: Photo by John Baker, Viburnum opulus sterile in bloom, CC2.0