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Viburnum plicatum

f. plicatum 'Popcorn'


Popcorn Japanese Snowball




Origin:  Introduced by Dr. David Leach.
Family
Adoxaceae (Caprifoliaceae)
Genus
Viburnum
Species
plicatum
Cultivar
'Popcorn'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
Forma
plicatum
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4 - 6a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-29 - (-23)
Temperature (°F)
-20 - (-10)
Height
2.5 m
Spread
2 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
Landscape
Excellent in flower beds or borders.
Cultivation
Grow in full sun or partial shade in a moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Tolerant of hard pruning.
Growth
Medium
Pests
May be affected by leaf spot.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Leaves are toothed and strongly veined, to 10 cm in length, and are dark green, turning an attractive red to burgundy in autumn.
Flower Description
Flowers appear in small, rounded clusters, 5-8 cm in diameter, white in colour and profuse in the spring. The flowers are sterile and non-fragrant.
Fruit Description
No fruit is produced.
Notable Specimens
Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Propagate through softwood cuttings in summer.
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