Viburnum plicatum

Viburnum plicatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Adoxaceae (formerly Caprifoliaceae), native to mainland China, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. The Latin specific epithet plicatum means “pleated”, referring to the texture of the leaves.

💡 The botanical name of the Japanese snowball is inspired by the appearance of its textured leaves. The specific epithet "plicatum" means "pleated" or "folded," which aptly describes the texture of its strongly veined leaves.

🌳 The Japanese snowball is a popular flowering shrub commonly used in front and side yard landscapes, or as a centerpiece in large gardens. This shrub is valued for its cascading clusters of white flowers, which create a lovely carpet of petals as they fall to the ground, complemented by its lush green foliage. When red salvias are planted alongside the Japanese snowball, their vibrant colors create a striking contrast with the white blooms.

🎭 Innocence, purity, and calmness

Characteristics

Plant Type

Shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial

Genus

Viburnum

Family

Viburnaceae

Hardiness Zone

5-10

Mature Height

1.52 m to 3.05 m

Mature Spread

1.22 m to 2.13 m

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Deciduous

Flower Color

White

Flower Size

4.06 cm to 7.62 cm

Bloom Time

Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer

Planting Time

Spring, Autumn

Harvest Time

Mid summer

Native Area

Japan, China

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