Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Snowball Viburnum - TreeTime.ca

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Snowball Viburnum

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula

Viburnum opulus roseum

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Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)
Snowball Viburnum

Manchurian Lilac (aka Korean Lilac) is a medium-sized shrub that features fragrant clusters of pale purple flowers in late spring.

Manchurian Lilac is less affected by disease than other lilacs and will create a beautiful border, hedge, or privacy screen. If you are looking for a lilac for your shelterbelt, consider Common Purple Lilac or Villosa Lilac first.

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.

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) Quick Facts

Snowball Viburnum Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3b
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


Fall colour: red and purple
Fall colour: purplish-red
Bark: gold to gray
Flowers: pale purple
Flowers: white
Berries: red-pink berries
Harvest: mid July
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


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