Chinese Snowball Viburnum
Thrives in Zones 6 - 9
Stunning white blooms attract attention
Ideal for hedges and borders
Attracts pollinators to your garden
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November 2025Chinese Snowball Viburnum - Viburnum macrocephalum
The Chinese Snowball Viburnum is a robust and hardy shrub that is commonly planted in woodland gardens or as part of a mixed shrub border. It is native to Southeastern China but grows well across North America.
Reaching heights of 10 ft, it has a round canopy developed across a fountain-like emergence of stems. It produces impressive flowers similar to that of a hydrangea. Its tall stature along with beautiful leaves and showy flowers make it a stately addition to your garden.
Plant Details - Chinese Snowball Viburnum
Family: Adoxaceae
Hardiness Zones: 6–9
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Height: 6 - 10 ft
Spread: 6 - 10 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Bloom Time: Spring
Flower Color: Lime green turning to pristine white
Wildlife Value: Attracts pollinators such as butterflies
The leaves of this shrub are oval in shape and fibrous. They have an olive-green color and are slightly papery and rough to the touch. The leaves are finely toothed and similar to the shape of a maple leaf. It is a deciduous shrub and it presents pinky-red color transitions as the leaves senesce.
The Chinese Snowball Viburnum produces enormous flowers, reaching 8 in in diameter. The bloom emerges in late spring as a pale, limey green color and mature to plush, globous, bright white clusters. The flowers are sterile and do not produce any fruit. However, they do attract a host of pollinators when in bloom.
Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Chinese Snowball Viburnum
It grows across a range of soil conditions, however prefers acidic loam in full sun to light shade locations. While mature plants can be drought tolerate, it is not winter hardy and will require some sheltering when planting in areas that experience harsh winters. In regions with mild winters, this shrub is considered semi-evergreen.
It does not have any serious pest or disease issues and it is easy to grow. You can propagate this shrub through soft wood cuttings.
Noteworthy Characteristics
Attractive to pollinators, profuse and showy flowering, easy to grow.
Seeing the showy, plush, and voluptuous flowers of this deciduous shrub in your own garden will have you looking forward to the spring each year. Shop for Chinese Snowball Viburnum shrubs online at TN Nursery. For 68 years, we have served the landscaping industry and homeowners with specimen plants.
This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery
Bloom Season
Spring
Bloom/Foliage Color
White
Height at Maturity
Under 10 Feet
Care
Chinese Snowball Viburnum Bushes thrive in well-drained soil with moderate moisture. Prune after blooming to preserve form and promote new growth. Fertilize in early spring with a proportional fertilizer. Mulch near the bottom to maintain moisture and control weeds.
Plant Reproduction
Chinese Snowball Viburnum Bush spreads by root suckers and layering.
How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Shrubs
Bare root shrubs are a budget-friendly and efficient way to plant during the cooler months when they’re dormant. Before planting, soak the roots in water for 3–6 hours to rehydrate them. Choose a site with the appropriate light exposure for the species—most flowering shrubs prefer full to partial sun. Dig a hole wide enough to spread out the roots and deep enough so the crown (where the roots meet the stems) sits level with the soil surface.
Mound a bit of soil at the bottom of the hole, spread the roots over it, and backfill with native soil while gently firming it to remove air pockets. Water deeply after planting to settle the roots. Keep the soil moist but not soggy during the first growing season to encourage healthy establishment.
Mulch around the base (not touching the stems) to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune lightly to remove any broken branches and to shape after the first flush of growth. With minimal care, bare root shrubs will leaf out beautifully and grow into reliable, long-term landscape anchors.
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Proper Sunlight Happy Plants
The Chinese Snowball Viburnum Bushes (Viburnum macrocephalum) flourish in complete sun to partial shade. They favor at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight everyday but can tolerate some afternoon shade, making them versatile for various garden settings.
Lush Foliage:
Provides dense, vibrant green leaves that enhance the overall fullness of your garden. The foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season.
Rapid Growth:
It establishes quickly, filling your garden with lush greenery and impressive blooms in no time. Perfect for adding instant beauty and structure to your landscape.
Low Maintenance:
Snowball Bush is simple to cultivate, requires minimal care, and matures into a large, dense bush up to 12 feet tall, with good drought tolerance.
Cycle and Fragrance:
The Chinese Snowball Bush produces sterile flowers primarily in spring, with full blooms often appearing in fall. These flowers are unique for their lack of fragrance and transition from vibrant colors to white.
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