Summer Snowflake Viburnum
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Summer Snowflake Viburnum |
| Botanical Name | Viburnum plicatum 'Summer Snowflake' |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Mature Height | 4 to 5 ft |
| Mature Width | 4 to 5 ft |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Bloom Color | Creamy White |
| Bloom Interest | Showy |
| Bloom Period | May to September |
| Seasonal Interest | Spring, Fall, Winter |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Type | Simple |
| Fall Color | Red, Bronze-purple |
| Attributes | Decorative Fruit, Drought Tolerant |
| Attracts Butterflies | Yes |
| Attracts Birds | Yes |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 to 8 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Weekly watering is needed at planting and until established. Otherwise, water during drought and one deep watering before the ground freezes in winter. |
| Fertilize Notes | Apply a balanced fertilizer yearly in spring or fertilizing can be done organically with materials such as composted manure, bonemeal, and bloodmeal. |
| Prune Notes | Prune after last blooms in summer. Prune to shape or thin when needed. |