.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Fragrant Snowball Viburnum Viburnum carlcephalum Description A deciduous shrub featuring clusters of fragrant white flowers in late spring, attractive rounded foliage, and moderate growth to about 8-10 feet. It offers seasonal interest and pleasant aroma, ideal for ornamental gardens. Suggested Uses Perfect for border planting, hedges, and specimen specimens. Can be used in shrub borders, privacy screens, or foundation plantings to add fragrance and visual appeal. Plant Details Botanical Name: Fragrant Snowball Viburnum Viburnum carlcephalum Common Name: Fragrant Snowball Viburnum Size & Growth: Typically reaches 8-10 ft tall with a spread of 6-8 ft, with moderate growth rate. Hardiness Zones: 4-7 Foliage Type: Deciduous, rounded leaves Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade Attracts Pollinators: Bees and butterflies Indoor Friendly: Not suitable for indoor growth Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: Yes Cut Flower: Yes, blooms make excellent cut flowers Grows Well With: Roses, Hydrangeas, Dogwoods Care Tips Planting Instructions: Choose a sunny to partly shaded location with well-draining soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and plant at the same depth as in its nursery container. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist, especially during the growing season. Soil Type: Prefers rich, loamy, and well-draining soil Humidity: Tolerant of moderate humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage vigorous growth. Winter Care: Protect with mulch in colder zones; minimal winter care needed in zones 4-5. Planting Depth: Set root ball at same depth as in container. Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Mulch around base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
