Snowball Viburnum vs Burning Bush - TreeTime.ca

Snowball Viburnum vs Burning Bush

Euonymus alatus

Viburnum opulus roseum

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Burning Bush
Snowball Viburnum

Burning Bush is a unique shrub whose leaves turn firey red in the fall. You can plant it in rows to make a hedge or on its own. Burning Bush requires little maintenance and thrives in just about any kind of soil, which makes it a good choice for inexperienced growers. Plant it in full sun to get its best fall color.

Note: Burning Bush is considered an invasive species in eastern North America. Please plant the right tree in the right place.

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.

Burning Bush Quick Facts

Snowball Viburnum Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 3b
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: fiery red
Fall colour: purplish-red
Berries: reddish purple
Flowers: yellow-green
Flowers: white
Bark: gold to gray
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low




Other Names: winged burning bush, winged euonymus, winged spindle
Other Names: european cranberrybush, guelder rose, snowball bush, snowball tree