Also known as Chinese Snowball · Chinese Snowball Viburnum · White Jade Flower
Chinese Viburnum (Viburnum macrocephalum) is a deciduous shrub with large, snowball-like white flower clusters in spring. It offers a spectacular display and is a beautif
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade. Protect from intense afternoon sun in very hot climates.
Moderate
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Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply when top inch of soil is dry.
Loam, Clay, Well-drained
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Moderate
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Hardy in USDA Zones 7-9. Prefers moderate temperatures; avoid extreme heat or prolonged freezes.
Moderate
50% intensity
Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release formula. Liquid fertilizer can be used during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Chinese Viburnum prefers consistently moist soil. Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, especially in container-grown specimens.
Reduce watering during winter dormancy but do not allow the soil to dry out completely.
Prune immediately after flowering to shape the plant and remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Heavy pruning can reduce the following year's bloom.
Avoid late-season pruning, as it may remove flower buds that form on old wood.
Chinese Viburnum is best propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Dip cuttings in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining potting mix. Maintain high humidity and warmth until roots form.
Grafting can also be used for specific cultivars.
Repot container-grown Chinese Viburnum every 2-3 years in spring before new growth begins. Use a well-draining potting mix amended with compost. Choose a pot one size larger than the current one.
Prune roots lightly if pot-bound.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Photos of Chinese Viburnum (Viburnum macrocephalum)
Where Chinese Viburnum (Viburnum macrocephalum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Dipsacales |
| Family | Viburnaceae |
| Genus | Viburnum |
| Species | Viburnum macrocephalum |
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