Variegated Dogwood vs Snowball Viburnum - TreeTime.ca

Variegated Dogwood vs Snowball Viburnum

Cornus alba argenteo-marginata

Viburnum opulus roseum

SOLD OUT

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Variegated Dogwood
Snowball Viburnum

Variegated Dogwood is a small shrub that is often used in the first row of a shelterbelt, as a hedge, or for soil stabilization projects. It has the same distinctive red bark, white flowers, and berries as Red Osier Dogwood.

The key difference between the two is the leaves. Where Red Osier's leaves are green throughout, Variegated Dogwood has a white outline around each leaf, giving this shrub a distinctive look.

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.

Variegated Dogwood Quick Facts

Snowball Viburnum Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3b
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: 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
Bark: gold to gray
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low




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