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Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Snowball Tree 

Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Common name

Snowball Tree

Group

Shrubs

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Description

A spreading shrub with deeply veined; dark green leaves; grey-felted beneath. Creamy white flowers in late spring are followed by red fruit ripening to black. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers May to June. Fruits July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Spreading
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
CAUTION toxic if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Slow
Ultimate height
3m
Ultimate spread
4m

Colour

Flowers
White in May; June
Foliage
Green - Evergreen
Fruit
Black in July
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun/partial shade Shelter from cold drying winds
Soil
Most types
Moisture
Moist; Well drained
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Usage
Border
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Winter; Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Mulch; Feed; Keep free from weeds
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Aphids; Honey fungus

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Regular 25 litre 100-125 cm --- £61.37 £ 1