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Planting and Caring for Snowball Bush (Viburnum opulus)

Snowball bush thrives in full sun to part shade with moist, well-drained soil. It can be planted any time the ground is workable, but spring or fall is ideal.

Site Selection

Choose a spot with room for its large mature size (10–15 feet tall and wide).
Soil should be kept moist but not soggy; established plants tolerate some drought.

Companion Plants

Because snowball bush forms a dense, broad canopy, it shades out most underplantings. A climbing rose on a trellis behind it can provide vertical interest without root competition.

Maintenance

Prune after flowering to shape and remove old wood. Mulch annually to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

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