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Viburnum opulus Sterile

European Snowball

A sterile plant with masses of large, snowball-like, creamy-white flowers producing no fruit. The bright green foliage will take on a purplish-red fall colouring.

  • »  AKA Viburnum opulus 'Roseum'
  • »  Globose clusters of creamy-white flowers
  • »  Sterile, producing no fruit
  • »  Textured, green leaves turn reddish-purple in the fall
  • »  Oval, spreading, multi-stemmed habit
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring

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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:200-250 cm
  • Spread:250-300 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Fast
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Salt Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Spring
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Oval
• Spreading
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Hedge
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Viburnum opulus 'Sterile'

Viburnum is best grown in a medium, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Prune soon after flowering so the next season's flower buds can form in summer.