Viburnum plicatum 'Shasta' 0
Author: Tai Hyun Chung (1882-1971) ex Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952)Family: Viburnaceae
Genus: Viburnum
Synonym(s): Viburnum plicatum var tomentosum
English name: Japanese snowball 'Shasta'
Zone: Asia
References for the genus
General specifications
Biological type: shrub
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 6,5ft x 8,2ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: slow
Flowering time from May until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Germination references for the genus
- Seeds of woody plants in the United States, Schopmeyer Clifford Scharff and others. 1974 pag. 844-850. Address
- Seed propagation of mediterranean trees and shrubs, Piotto and A. Di Noi. 2003. Address
- USDA Forest Service's Woody Plant Seed Manual, John K. Francis and Craig D.Whitesell. 2008. Address
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 6,5ft x 8,2ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: slow
Flowering time from May until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Germination references for the genus
- Seeds of woody plants in the United States, Schopmeyer Clifford Scharff and others. 1974 pag. 844-850. Address
- Seed propagation of mediterranean trees and shrubs, Piotto and A. Di Noi. 2003. Address
- USDA Forest Service's Woody Plant Seed Manual, John K. Francis and Craig D.Whitesell. 2008. Address
This plant is available from the following nurseries
Experiences in the garden
23-10-13A Obtaining 1 plants from nursery Desmartis (Cultivated from unknown origin)
18-09-18 1x Dead plant because of watering problem: Petite Pép.