Shrub
Chinese Snowball
Viburnum macrocephalum
Varieties We Carry
StandardViburnum macrocephalum
Sizes & Pricing
7 galFrom$64.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 4.
LightFull Sun, Part Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size6-12 feet × 6-12 feet
About Chinese Snowball
Chinese Snowball (Viburnum macrocephalum) is a large, rounded deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub from China that produces spectacular globe-shaped flower clusters up to 6–8 inches across, opening lime-green and maturing to pure white in spring. Its dramatic floral display is one of the most showy of any flowering shrub. Starting at $64.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Clay, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Ideal planting window.
May lose some foliage in cold snaps.
Care essentials
Light
Plant in full sun to part shade. In NE Florida's intense heat, afternoon shade reduces heat stress and may improve blooming; morning sun is ideal. Good air circulation is essential to prevent fungal disease in Florida's humid climate.
Water
Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Water deeply once or twice weekly during establishment; mature shrubs tolerate brief dry spells but perform best with regular moisture in NE Florida's sandy soils.
Soil & Fertilizer
Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil. Amend sandy soils with compost to improve water retention. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring; avoid excess nitrogen, which reduces flowering.
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Common questions
Is Chinese Snowball a good plant for St. Augustine?
Chinese Snowball is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 6-12 feet × 6-12 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed June 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.