Viburnum plicatum Shirogami®
Viburnum plicatum Shirogami®
Viburnum plicatum Shirogami®
Viburnum plicatum Shirogami®
Viburnum plicatum Shirogami®
Japanese Snowball, Japanese Snowball Bush
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Description
Viburnum plicatum or Chinese Viburnum Shirogami® is a deciduous bush with moderate growth, featuring a well-defined, pyramidal habit. Its large, flat, white inflorescences stand out against dark green, veined foliage; its flowering period extends from May to early July, sometimes followed by a light autumn flush. This less bulky and more floriferous variety is well-suited to gardens of modest size.
Viburnum plicatum belongs to the Adoxaceae family; the species is native to East Asia, found in Japan, China, Korea, and Taiwan. The forms with flat cymes, often associated with the former f. tomentosum, bear inflorescences positioned flat atop the branches. The cultivar marketed under the name Shirogami® is a selection distributed in Europe within the BEST-select range.
The shrub exhibits a naturally pyramidal habit with branches arranged in tiers, moderate growth, and final dimensions ranging from 1.30 to 1.50 m in height and 0.90 to 1 m in spread. The deciduous, ovate to elliptical, strongly veined foliage is dark green in season, then turns purplish-red in autumn; young leaves are sometimes slightly hairy on the underside. Flowering takes the form of flat, corymbiform cymes: on each, a collar of large, sterile white flowers surrounds a centre of small, fertile flowers, from May to early July. This variety may reflower in late summer, depending on conditions. The fruiting consists of red drupes turning black, loved by birds. This variety is hardy down to −25 °C.
This Shirogami viburnum will fit well in a large partially shaded border, near a path or terrace, where its flowering tiers can be seen in profile. Pair it with a red Japanese maple for its autumn foliage, with large rhododendrons or Chinese azaleas and then Hydrangea serrata to accompany its long flowering period. In a border formed of viburnums, combine cultivars with complementary habits and heights: ‘Mariesii’, ‘Summer Snow Flake’ or ‘Pink Beauty’, all admired for their flat cymes and colourful autumn foliage.
In Japan, the form with flat cymes is known as yabu-demari; it was introduced to the West in the 19th century and works well in Japanese-inspired gardens due to its tiered branches.
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Botanical data
Viburnum
plicatum
Shirogami®
Adoxaceae
Japanese Snowball, Japanese Snowball Bush
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Viburnum plicatum Shirogami from September to November or from February to April, in gentle sun or partial shade, sheltered from dry winds. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball, loosen the soil and mix in well-rotted compost and a little leaf mould; avoid chalky soils and waterlogging. Water generously after planting and then regularly during the first year, especially in hot weather, and mulch to retain moisture.
In the event of a dry summer, a deep, infrequent watering is better than frequent, shallow watering; in winter, the plant can withstand cold down to around −15 °C in well-drained soil.
To grow in a pot, choose a container 35–40 cm in diameter with drainage holes, a rich and light substrate, and water without leaving stagnant water in the saucer. Feed lightly in spring with a balanced organic fertiliser.
Pruning is optional: simply remove dead wood and shorten overly long shoots just after flowering to maintain the tiered habit.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.