Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001507
11/12/99
Viburnum x carcephalum--Fragrant Snowball
Hardiness Zones: 6 to 8
Height: 8 ft Spread: 8 ft Form: rounded
Type: deciduous shrub
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: pink buds, white flowers
Fruits: red to black
Comments: Fragrant snowball (Vis. 1) is grown for its very
fragrant flowers. The small, white flowers (Vis. 2) develop
from flower buds tinged with red. The flowers are borne in
late May in 5-inch heads. The red and black fruits are
produced in early summer. The fall foliage color is reddish
purple.
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