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Viburnum opulus 'Roseum'

Snowball Tree

£19.99
£19.99
Viburnum opulus 'Roseum' stuns with large, spherical clusters of white flowers in spring, followed by vibrant seasonal foliage for year-round interest.
  • Striking snowball-like white blooms
  • Vibrant autumn leaf colour
  • Excellent for seasonal interest and structure
Size

    • Aspect

      Full Sun, Partial Shade

    • Hardiness

      Very hardy

    • Flowers

      Late Spring

    • Soil type

      Moist but well-drained, Loamy, Clay, Neutral to Alkaline

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    • Why we like this plant

      Perfect for creating seasonal drama, Viburnum opulus 'Roseum' offers a long season of interest with its changing flower and foliage display. It suits traditional gardens, large borders, and can be used as a striking informal hedge.

    • About this plant

      Viburnum opulus 'Roseum', also known as the Snowball Tree, is a classic deciduous shrub famed for its eye-catching, pom-pom-like white blooms that appear in late spring. These large flowerheads start green and mature to a pristine white, creating a stunning display against the plant’s lobed, maple-like green leaves. While this sterile cultivar does not produce berries like its wild counterpart, it compensates with vibrant red and orange autumn colour. Its elegant form and reliable performance make it a favourite for traditional borders, hedging, and as a statement shrub.

    • Key features

      • Large, round white flower clusters
      • Beautiful red-orange autumn foliage
      • Excellent specimen or hedge shrub

    • Height and
      spread

      3–4m high × 3–4m wide

    • Growth
      habit

      Bushy, rounded

    • Moisture

      Moist but well-drained

    • Position in
      the Garden

      Mixed borders, informal hedging, specimen planting

    Planting guide

    Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Space at least 1.5–2m apart if planting as a hedge or backdrop in borders.

    Care tips

    Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove any damaged or wayward stems. It requires little feeding but benefits from an annual mulch with compost or well-rotted manure.

    Winter care

    Very hardy and low-maintenance in winter. A mulch layer in late autumn will help retain moisture and suppress weeds around the roots.