Viburnum burkwoodii
Snowball Shrub
A beautiful semi-evergreen shrub, upright and multi-stemmed measuring 2,5-3 m tall x 1,5-2,5 m wide, with dark, glossy leaves. Pink buds open in spring to white flowers in large, fragrant clusters; August red fruits (drupes) turn black in October. Full sun for best flowering; tolerates part shade. Somewhat drought tolerant but better with regular water.
↕ 150 cm – 200 cm
❄ -25 °C
☀ sun, half shade
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Viburnum |
| Species | burkwoodii |
Bloei
| Flowering period | april, may |
| Colour (flower) | white |
| Flowers | fragrant |
Blad
| Evergreen | yes |
| Colour (foliage) | green |
Groeiwijze
| Height | 150 cm, 200 cm |
Standplaats
| Winter hardiness | -25 °C |
| Location | sun, half shade |
Gebruik
| Type (use) | shrub, solitary, in group |