Viburnum opulus
Common Snowball
Common names: Water Snowball, Glassberry
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Description
The Common Snowball (Viburnum opulus) is a native shrub that produces flat, white flower heads in May and bright red, translucent berry clusters in autumn. The raw fruits are inedible and bitter; when cooked and sweetened they can be used for jelly or syrup. It serves as an important winter food source for birds and a rich nectar source for insects.
Care instructions
Plant in autumn (October, week 42) in a sunny to partially shaded spot with moist, nutrient-rich soil; it thrives near water and in damp low-lying areas. Water generously during dry periods. Prune after flowering (June, week 24) to preserve flower buds for the next year. In early summer watch for the snowball leaf beetle and strengthen the shrub by ensuring good site conditions.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
loamy, clayey, humus-rich, moist, nutrient-rich
Feeding
Medium feeder
Companion planting
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