{"product_id":"common-snowball-viburnum","title":"Common Snowball Viburnum","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBig, Showy White Snowballs Every Spring\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon Snowball Viburnum (\u003cem\u003eViburnum opulus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Roseum') is the beloved old-fashioned snowball bush, smothering itself each spring in large, rounded clusters of pure white flowers that look just like snowballs hanging from the branches. The blooms open pale green and mature to white, making a spectacular show on a big, arching shrub. Tough, deer-resistant, and easy, this nostalgic favorite is a stunning specimen, screen, or backdrop in Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and Eagan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eViburnum opulus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Roseum'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–12 ft tall, 8–12 ft wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3–8 (fully hardy across Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite (opening pale green)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable; tolerates moist and average soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Common Snowball as a dramatic spring-flowering specimen, screen, or backdrop in large borders. Its snowball blooms are excellent for cutting. Because the showy flowers are sterile it does not set fruit, keeping it tidy and seedling-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early fall, when cooler weather and steady moisture help roots establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill, water in well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the stems. Give it room to reach full size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply 2–3 times per week to establish the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during dry spells; it prefers average to moist soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drip line or soaker hose keeps the root zone evenly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it produce berries?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, the showy snowball flowers are sterile, so it doesn't set fruit, an advantage if you want a tidy, non-seeding shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a large shrub at 10–12 feet, ideal as a specimen or screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, hardy to Zone 3 and reliable statewide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, viburnums are generally deer-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Common Snowball with our other viburnums and flowering shrubs for a spectacular spring display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Common Snowball Viburnum Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a big shrub — 8–12 ft wide at maturity — so give it room. For a flowering screen or backdrop, plant on 8-foot centers; for a single specimen, allow a 10–12 ft circle clear of walks and foundations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (8 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Snowball Viburnum Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lime-green buds swell into big, rounded snowball clusters that mature to pure white in late spring — the signature show, and excellent for cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, maple-like dark green foliage on a dense, arching shrub makes a solid green backdrop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage can blush purplish-red in a good year; because the flowers are sterile, there are no berries to drop or stain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tall, arching branch framework gives the back of the border useful structure against the snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Deer-Resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/compact-american-cranberrybush-viburnum\"\u003eCompact American Cranberrybush Viburnum\u003c\/a\u003e — a native cousin that adds the berries and wildlife value the sterile snowball doesn't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-muffin-viburnum\"\u003eBlue Muffin Viburnum\u003c\/a\u003e — compact native arrowwood with blue fruit for the birds; blooms in the same season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-feather-viburnum\"\u003eRed Feather Viburnum\u003c\/a\u003e — striking red new growth that plays off the white snowballs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/common-purple-lilac\"\u003eCommon Purple Lilac\u003c\/a\u003e — fragrant purple bloom at the same late-spring moment for a classic farmstead pairing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Common Snowball Viburnum Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose it if you have full sun to part shade, average-to-moist soil, and room for a 10–12 ft shrub to arch naturally — it shines as a specimen, screen, or back-of-border anchor, and deer largely leave it alone. It's not a fit if you're after wildlife value or a small foundation bed: the sterile blooms feed no pollinators and set no fruit, and it's simply too large for tight spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54315267064113,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/common-snowball-viburnum.jpg?v=1779727889","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/common-snowball-viburnum","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}