How Do You Plant Snowball Bush (Viburnum Opulus)?
The snowball bush (Viburnum opulus) produces large, white almost sphere-shaped blooms from early spring into summer. This deciduous shrub is capable of reaching heights and widths of 8 to 20 feet, depending on the variety, Japanese, Chinese or European. Snowball bush can add 2 to 3 feet during the growing and in the fall, the bush adds interest to the landscape when its leaves turn red. You can plant snowball bush in early spring or in the fall. Choose a location that is well-drained and with partial shade or with full sun but afternoon shade to plant snowball bush. Dig the hole twice as wide as the rootball, which may be in a container or wrapped in burlap. The depth should match the height of the rootball. If planting multiple snowball bushes, plant them 4 to 5 feet apart. Mix one part organic matter, like compost, leaf mold or sphagnum moss, with two parts soil if desired. Adding organic matter to clay soil can help loosen the soil for better root penetration. Topsoil can be used in
