Viburnum macrocephalum 'Sterile' (Chinese snowball)

Botanical name: Viburnum macrocephalum 'Sterile'
Common name(s): Chinese snowball
Categories: Shrubs and Perennials

Plant description:

Deciduous if grown in very cold areas, the Chinese snowball bush is nearly evergreen elsewhere. Leaves are oval to oblong, and a dull green colour. Big, rounded clusters of white flowers make a spectacular display in spring.

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Viburnum macrocephalum 'Sterile' requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Botanical name	Viburnum macrocephalum 'Sterile'
Plant Care	Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa.
Size	3.5 m * 2 m
Categories	Shrubs and Perennials
Flowers	August September October Big, rounded clusters of white flowers make a spectacular display in spring.
Common name(s)	Chinese snowball
Origin	This plant originates in China.
Foliage	Leaves are oval to oblong, and a dull green colour.
Interesting info	This plant is deciduous if grown in very cold areas. The Chinese snowball bush is nearly evergreen elsewhere.

August September October
Big, rounded clusters of white flowers make a spectacular display in spring.

Leaves are oval to oblong, and a dull green colour.

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Viburnum macrocephalum 'Sterile' (Chinese snowball)