Common Caragana vs Snowball Viburnum - TreeTime.ca

Common Caragana vs Snowball Viburnum

Caragana arborescens

Viburnum opulus roseum

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Common Caragana
Snowball Viburnum

Common Caragana is a fast growing shrub that's known for its exceptional hardiness and drought tolerance. Although it's most commonly planted in shelterbelts, Common Caragana is also an excellent hedge or feature shrub.

Note: in warmer areas, this species can be difficult to contain once planted. Use the right plant 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.

Common Caragana Quick Facts

Snowball Viburnum Quick Facts

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Zone: 1b
Zone: 3b
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: purplish-red
Bark: gold to gray
Flowers: yellow, in spring
Flowers: white
Fruit: pod like fruits
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: black karagana, caragana, pea tree, siberian pea shrub, yellow acacia
Other Names: european cranberrybush, guelder rose, snowball bush, snowball tree