A snowball viburnum is not an invasive species; however, some viburnums are. For example, the Japanese snowball (Viburnum plicatum) is one type classed as an invasive plant.

This plant adapts more easily here. V. plicatum plicatum is commonly called Japanese snowball and has blooms that resemble those of 'Roseum', but it is not a good candidate for our gardens.

The snowball viburnum produces 6- to 8-inch blossoms. A close examination shows the bloom is really composed of dozens of 1-inch florets. The blossoms almost resemble a cheerleader’s pompoms.

The snowball viburnum produces dozens of large white blossoms. A close examination shows that a bloom is really made up of dozens of 1-inch florets. The blossoms resemble a cheerleader’s pompoms.

Andrews Avenue resident David Meeks told us that his snowball viburnum shrubs had burst into bloom, in fact one had blooms for the first time this past April. Appropriately named, the clusters of w… ...