Viburnum plicatum f. plicatum 'Popcorn' (Popcorn Japanese Snowball )
Botanical Information
| Family | Adoxaceae (Caprifoliaceae) |
| Genus | Viburnum |
| Species | plicatum |
| Forma | plicatum |
| Cultivar | 'Popcorn' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Introduced by Dr. David Leach. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-23) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - (-10) |
| Height | 2.5 m |
| Spread | 2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Excellent in flower beds or borders. |
| Propagation | Propagate through softwood cuttings in summer. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun or partial shade in a moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Tolerant of hard pruning. |
| Pests | May be affected by leaf spot. |
| Notable Specimens | Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| 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. |
Photographs
A young plant at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada, exhibiting excellent autumn leaf colour.
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