Snowball Viburnum for Sale – Hardy, Fast-Growing & Spectacular Blooms
Snowball Viburnum (Viburnum opulus) stands out as one of the most eye-catching flowering shrubs in American gardens, thanks to its large, round clusters of white blooms that look like fluffy snowballs.
At TN Nursery, we have over 65 years of experience growing hardy, landscape-ready shrubs that thrive across the country. Our family-run nursery, founded in 1959 and trusted by notable institutions such as the Washington Monument and Arlington National Cemetery, offers plants backed by real horticultural experience, expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness.
Why Snowball Viburnum Is a Landscape Favorite
This popular shrub adds a burst of spring color with its large, globe-shaped white flowers, often up to 3 inches in diameter. Snowball Viburnum blooms heavily and reliably, bringing bright, elegant color to your garden. Its green leaves look good all summer and turn warm shades in the fall, so you get beauty in every season. Many homeowners use it for foundation plantings, borders, cottage gardens, or as a standout feature that comes back year after year.
TN Nursery’s Snowball Viburnum: Grown for Strength and Beauty
TN Nursery sends you freshly dug bare-root shrubs with strong root systems, so they settle in quickly and grow well. Bare-root shrubs adjust more quickly to your soil, experience less transplant shock, and develop a sturdy structure over time. We select each viburnum for its cold hardiness, disease resistance, and abundant blooms, so you receive healthy shrubs that reflect our years of hands-on experience.
Top Benefits of Snowball Viburnum
- Iconic Snowball Blooms: Huge spherical white flowers create an unforgettable display.
- Fast-Growing: Quickly fills space and matures into a lush, full shrub.
- Cold Hardy & Adaptable: Thrives in USDA zones 3–8 with remarkable resilience.
- Low Maintenance: Easy to grow, prune, and maintain for gardeners at any experience level.
- Multi-Season Interest: Stunning spring flowers, lush summer foliage, and fall color.
Ideal Growing Conditions for Snowball Viburnum
Snowball Viburnum grows best in full sun or partial shade and likes fertile, well-drained soil. It can handle different soil types, including clay and loam, and becomes drought-tolerant once it’s settled in. For the most blooms, plant it where it gets at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight. Adding mulch helps keep the soil moist and supports healthy roots.
How to Plant Snowball Viburnum
- Plant during dormancy—late fall to early spring—for strongest root development.
- Dig a wide hole and loosen the surrounding soil well.
- Place the shrub at the same depth it grew in the nursery.
- Water deeply after planting and add a 2–3” layer of mulch.
- Prune after flowering to shape and encourage future blooms.
Ecological & Wildlife Benefits
This dimerplate shrub helps pollinators, such as bees and other beneficial insects, during its large spring bloom. Birds also use its branches for shelter, making your yard healthier and more diverse. At TN Nursery, we’re committed to native and eco-friendly plants, so our viburnums help you create a garden that’s good for wildlife and the environment.
Why Buy Snowball Viburnum from TN Nursery?
For over six decades, TN Nursery has delivered premium-quality shrubs, backed by trusted horticultural expertise and real-world growing experience. Our bare-root Snowball Viburnum plants arrive ready to thrive, offering customers fast growth, heavy blooming, and dependable performance. When you choose TN Nursery, you receive expert-grown plants supported by proper authority nursery standards—giving you confidence in every shrub you plant.
Q&A
Is Snowball Viburnum easy to grow?
Yes. It adapts well to most soils, tolerates cold temperatures, and requires minimal care.
How big do Snowball Viburnum shrubs get?
Most grow 6–10 feet tall and wide, forming a full, rounded shape ideal for landscaping.
When does Snowball Viburnum bloom?
It produces large white flower clusters in late spring and early summer.
Does Snowball Viburnum need full sun?
Full sun to partial shade is ideal, with sunnier areas promoting heavier blooms.
Customer Reviews
My Chinese Snowball Viburnum arrived securely packed and looked spectacular. The plant was fresh, free of damage, and already showing new growth. TN Nursery consistently provides reliable plants that make gardening a joy.
TN Nursery delivered a healthy and vigorous Chinese Snowball Viburnum. Within days, I could tell it was adapting well to the soil. The leaves are full of color, and the shrub is sturdy enough to handle any season. This is truly exceptional value.
My experience with TN Nursery was seamless from order to planting. The Chinese Snowball Viburnum I received was in perfect condition and showed no signs of stress from shipping. It’s already growing strong and will be the highlight of my landscape.
I’m thrilled with my new Chinese Snowball Viburnum from TN Nursery. The shrub is already establishing roots in my yard, and the foliage is fresh and vibrant. I know the massive flower clusters will be breathtaking once it blooms.
This Chinese Snowball Viburnum is beyond what I expected. It’s robust, with rich leaves that bring texture to my landscaping. I’m impressed with how carefully TN Nursery handles each order to ensure plants arrive full of life.
How big does Snowball Viburnum get?
Snowball Viburnum typically grows 8 to 12 feet tall and wide, forming a full, rounded shape. Its large clusters of white blooms create a striking display each spring. With good sunlight and care, it becomes a stunning centerpiece in any garden.
Where is the best place to plant a viburnum snowball bush?
The best place to plant a Viburnum Snowball bush is in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. It thrives in open areas where it has room to spread and show off its blooms. With proper light and space, it rewards you with lush growth and abundant flowers each year.
How long does it take for a viburnum snowball bush to reach full size?
A Viburnum Snowball bush usually reaches its full size in about 5 to 10 years. It grows steadily each season, filling out with lush green foliage and stunning blooms. With sunlight and care, it matures into a beautiful, showy shrub that lasts for decades.
What is the difference between snowball hydrangeas and Chinese Snowball Viburnum?
Both have large, round white blooms, snowball hydrangeas belong to the Hydrangea genus, while the Chinese snowball is a Viburnum.
Where is the best place to buy real, healthy snowball hydrangeas online?
TN Nursery is a trusted spot for snowball hydrangea for sale. We ship fresh, field-grown plants straight from our nursery, healthy and ready to plant with full, beautiful blooms.
Exposure
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.
Height at Maturity
Under 10 Feet
Usage
Flowering
Shipped As
Bare-root
Ships
UPS
Planting Zones
3-8
How To Grow
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.
