Staghorn Sumac vs Snowball Viburnum - TreeTime.ca

Staghorn Sumac vs Snowball Viburnum

Viburnum opulus roseum

Rhus typhina

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Snowball Viburnum
Staghorn Sumac

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.

Staghorn Sumac is a popular ornamental shrub with red velvet like antlers that produce seeds that provide nice winter interest for landscapers and gardeners.

This low-maintenance plant is a great addition to any garden it is also used in shelterbelts.

Snowball Viburnum Quick Facts

Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

Zone: 3b
Zone: 4a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: purplish-red
Flowers: white
Flowers: small, green-yellow
Bark: gold to gray
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: low




Other Names: european cranberrybush, guelder rose, snowball bush, snowball tree
Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac