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

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) vs Snowball Viburnum

Viburnum opulus roseum

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula

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Snowball Viburnum
Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)

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 (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 Quick Facts

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) Quick Facts

Zone: 3b
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: purplish-red
Fall colour: red and purple
Berries: red-pink berries
Harvest: mid July
Flowers: white
Flowers: pale purple
Bark: gold to gray
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: none




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