Manchurian Apricot vs Snowball Viburnum - TreeTime.ca

Manchurian Apricot vs Snowball Viburnum

Prunus armeniaca var. mandshurica

Viburnum opulus roseum

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Manchurian Apricot
Snowball Viburnum

Manchurian Apricot is a winter-hardy relative of the native plum. This tree can stand some drought, but will not handle standing water or saturated moist soils. It can be used in shelterbelts, hedges, or as an ornamental. Manchurian Apricot will also attract songbirds, rabbits, and other rodents if left uncontrolled.

This tree will produce fruit once it reaches maturity at between two and five years old. Other famous cultivars of Manchurian Apricot include Scout Apricot, Moongold, and many more.

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 Apricot Quick Facts

Snowball Viburnum Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3b
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: orange to yellow
Fall colour: purplish-red
Fruit size: 40g
Firmness: firm
Flowers: white to light pink
Flowers: white
Bark: red to cinnamon brown
Bark: gold to gray
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low




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