Japanese snowball 'Jww5' (Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Jww5')

Japanese snowball 'Jww5'

Also known as: Japanese snowball bush 'Jww5'

Japanese snowball 'Jww5' is a deciduous shrub known for its distinctive layered horizontal branching and dense green foliage. In spring, it boasts abundant, lace-like white flowers that attract pollinators, followed by small red berries that mature to black, providing food for wildlife. It thrives in well-drained soils and benefits from partial to full sun exposure.

Scientific classification

Honeysuckles, moschatels and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Tree, Shrub

Plant Type

Winter dormancy

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Japanese snowball 'Jww5'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Moist soil enhances the vigor of japanese snowball 'Jww5', while insufficient watering reduces its ornamental value and leads to abnormal flowering. Continuously irrigate newly transplanted japanese snowball 'Jww5' for 3-4 weeks. During hot, dry conditions, provide 7-8 mm of water weekly, but avoid over-saturation to prevent root rot.

Fertilize: Applying organic fertilizer enhances soil structure and fertility. When transplanting japanese snowball 'Jww5', use basal fertilizer and continue every 2 weeks during growth. Fertilize before dormancy and after leaf drop, avoiding soft cuttings until sprouting. Use nitrogen-rich fertilizer initially, switching to phosphorus-rich for flowering.

Pruning: Japanese snowball 'Jww5' is a deciduous shrub with tiered branches and white flowers. Prune in early spring to remove dead or weak branches and thin crowded areas, avoiding drastic cuts. This promotes air circulation and sunlight, benefiting growth and flowering. Consult reliable sources for personalized advice.

Propagation: Planting japanese snowball 'Jww5' from seeds is discouraged, taking 12-18 months. Use soft cuttings with 2 nodes each for propagation. Mix 1/3 organic matter with 2/3 soil, plant cuttings, and water immediately after settling for optimal growth.

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