Skip to main content

Chinese Viburnum (Viburnum macrocephalum)

Viburnum macrocephalum, the Chinese Snowball, is a large deciduous shrub known for its spectacular, snowball-like white flower clusters in spring.

Above information is sourced from Wikipedia

Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade. Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Water deeply.

Soil

Prefers well-drained, fertile loam. Tolerates a range of soil types but performs best in slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures for optimal growth. Tolerates a range of conditions.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed in early spring with a balanced fertilizer. Compost is beneficial.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade. Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Water deeply.

Soil

Prefers well-drained, fertile loam. Tolerates a range of soil types but performs best in slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures for optimal growth. Tolerates a range of conditions.

Ideal growing range: 15-25 °C

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed in early spring with a balanced fertilizer. Compost is beneficial.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-6 m

Spread

3-6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

20-30 cm

Image Gallery

Synonyms
Viburnum fortunei Dippel
Viburnum keteleeri Carrière
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderDipsacales
  • familyViburnaceae
  • genusViburnum
  • speciesViburnum macrocephalum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

FAQs