Little Leaf Linden vs Snowball Viburnum - TreeTime.ca

Little Leaf Linden vs Snowball Viburnum

Tilia cordata

Viburnum opulus Roseum

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Little Leaf Linden
Snowball Viburnum

Little Leaf Linden is a large, deciduous shade tree that is native to Europe. The leaves are heart shaped with fine teeth on the margins. It has much smaller leaves than Large Leaf Linden.

Its small, fragrant yellow-green flowers are said to have medicinal properties and can also be used to make honey. Little leaf Linden is a great choice for a boulevard or large lot.

Snowball Viburnum is a popular ornamental shrub with prolific flowering. This plant is prized for its round clusters of white flowers that resemble snowballs, delighting children and adults. In fall, its leaves turn vibrant shades of red.

Snowball Viburnum is sought after as a single accent shrub, but can also make a dense hedge or privacy screen.

Little Leaf Linden Quick Facts

Snowball Viburnum Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3b
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 10 m (33 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


Fall colour: purplish-red
Bark: gold to gray
Flowers: yellow
Flowers: white
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: european cranberrybush, guelder rose, snowball bush, snowball tree