Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Nanum Semperflorens'
Japanese snowball 'Nanum Semperflorens'
'Nanum Semperflorens' is a compact, dense, slow-growing shrub, to 2m tall, with ovate, deeply-veined leaves that turn attractive autumnal shades. Flat clusters of white flowers are borne over a long period from late spring to early autumn and are sometimes followed by red fruits that eventually turn black
Synonyms
Viburnum plicatum 'Nanum'Viburnum plicatum 'Watanabe'
see moreViburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Watanabe'
Viburnum plicatum 'Nanum Semperflorens'
Viburnum semperflorens
Viburnum plicatum f. watanabei
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | White | Purple Red | Black Red | |
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Viburnaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Viburnum can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs with opposite, simple or palmately lobed leaves and clusters of small, often fragrant white or pink flowers, followed by red, blue or black berries
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in most moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 8. Tolerates hard renovative pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and viburnum beetle
Diseases
May be susceptible to Phytophthora, honey fungus, grey moulds and leaf spot
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