European Snowball Viburnum Bush – 3 Gallon Pot

Probably the oldest known Viburnum dating back to the 1500’s, when it was named ‘Sambucus Rose’, the European Snowball Viburnum is an extremely cold hardy selection that is prized for the LOADS of 3-inch diameter snowball-shaped flower clusters that emerge apple green and turn to pure white in mid to late spring. The flowers are so pretty that there’s a high demand for them within the floral industry, which means they are great for cutting and display in your favorite vase. The flowers are sterile so there are no fruits and seedlings to worry about. Attractive, 3-lobe maple-like leaves turn to red and yellow shades in fall adding to the overall appeal of this wonderful plant. Growing up to 12 feet tall and equally as wide, lower branches can be removed to form an attractive and colorful small tree.  Another common name for the European snowball is the Guelder Rose, which refers to its origins in Gelderland, Netherlands.