Fragrant Snowball Tree

A hybrid, very fragrant shrub, Viburnum x carlcephalum has a deciduous, bushy, ground-covering habit. The ovoid leaves, which are deep green, turn colour in autumn. Large, rounded trusses of pinkish flower buds appear in spring, and open to fragrant, pinkish-white flowers. A surprisingly tolerant shrub, any soil, full sun to full shade, and very hardy. Snowball tree holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil: Any moist but well-drained, or well-drained soil
Position: Full sun, partial shade or full shade
Season of interest: Spring and autumn in particular
Hardiness: Very hardy
Height:  5-8’ (1.5-2.5m) Spread: 5-8’ (1.5-2.5m) in 10-20 years