Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
plicatum
ID:
1291345

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. 2: 332 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290683



Common Names

  • Doublefile Viburnum
  • Japanese Snowball
  • Plicate Viburnum


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Synonyms

  • Actinotinus sinensis Oliv. [deprecated]
  • Viburnum plicatum dilatatum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Viburnum tomentosum rotundifolium Rehder [unknown]
  • Viburnum plicatum rotundifolium (Rehder) Rehder [unknown]
  • Viburnum tomentosum plenum (Miq.) Rehder [unknown]
  • Viburnum tomentosum rotundifolium (Rehder) Rehder [unknown]
  • Viburnum tomentosum sterile K.Koch [unknown]
  • Viburnum tomentosum sterile (K.Koch) Zabel [unknown]
  • Viburnum plicatum plenum Miq. [unknown]
  • Viburnum tomentosum plicatum (Thunb.) Maxim. [unknown]
  • Viburnum tomentosum plenum (Miq.) Rehder [unknown]
  • Viburnum plicatum plicatum [unknown]
  • Viburnum plicatum watanabei (Honda) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Viburnum plicatum glabrum (Koidz. ex Nakai) Kitam. [unknown]

Description

Viburnum plicatum (also called Japanese snowball viburnum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Japan. It has white flowers and is found in forests, thickets, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Viburnum plicatum is an ornamental shrub, often used in hedges and borders. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The berries are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum Miq.
Viburnum plicatum var. formosanum Y.C.Liu & C.H.Ou

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viburnum plicatum has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, black berries. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viburnum plicatum is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 4-6 inches long. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with a mixture of equal parts sand and peat moss and keep them moist until they root.

Where to Find Viburnum plicatum

Viburnum plicatum can be found in North America, from Canada to Mexico. It is found in moist woodlands and thickets.

Viburnum plicatum FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Viburnum plicatum?

Viburnum plicatum prefers soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.

How much sunlight does Viburnum plicatum need?

Viburnum plicatum prefers full sun to partial shade.

How often should Viburnum plicatum be watered?

Viburnum plicatum should be watered regularly, but not too often.

Species in the Viburnum genus

Viburnum fragile, Viburnum floccosum, Viburnum hartwegii, Viburnum griffithianum, Viburnum furcatum, Viburnum garrettii, Viburnum glabratum, Viburnum glaberrimum, Viburnum cubense, Viburnum cornifolium, Viburnum clemensiae, Viburnum colebrookeanum, Viburnum costaricanum, Viburnum cornutidens, Viburnum corymbosum, Viburnum edule, Viburnum macdougallii, Viburnum molle, Viburnum junghuhnii, Viburnum jucundum, Viburnum hispidulum, Viburnum lautum, Viburnum lehmannii, Viburnum lantana, Viburnum carlesii, Viburnum boninsimense, Viburnum brachyandrum, Viburnum albopedunculatum, Viburnum alpinum, Viburnum amplificatum, Viburnum beccarii, Viburnum blandum, Viburnum annamensis, Viburnum arboreum, Viburnum antioquiense, Viburnum rugosum, Viburnum sambucinum, Viburnum sargentii, Viburnum subsessile, Viburnum suratense, Viburnum suspensum, Viburnum stellato-tomentosum, Viburnum opulus, Viburnum orientale, Viburnum phlebotrichum, Viburnum queremalense, Viburnum platyphyllum, Viburnum undulatum, Viburnum tricostatum, Viburnum tinus,

Species in the Viburnaceae family

Adoxa moschatellina, Adoxa omeiensis, Adoxa xizangensis, Adoxa corydalifolia, Sambucus sibirica, Sambucus nigra, Sambucus mexicana, Sambucus lanceolata, Sambucus kamtschatica, Sambucus pendula, Sambucus racemosa, Sambucus palmensis, Sambucus canadensis, Sambucus africana, Sambucus gaudichaudiana, Sambucus ebulus, Sambucus strumpfii, Sambucus tigranii, Sambucus sieboldiana, Sambucus wightiana, Sambucus australasica, Sambucus javanica, Sambucus cerulea, Sambucus peruviana, Sambucus williamsii, Sambucus australis, Sambucus adnata, Viburnum fragile, Viburnum floccosum, Viburnum hartwegii, Viburnum griffithianum, Viburnum furcatum, Viburnum garrettii, Viburnum glabratum, Viburnum glaberrimum, Viburnum cubense, Viburnum cornifolium, Viburnum clemensiae, Viburnum colebrookeanum, Viburnum costaricanum, Viburnum cornutidens, Viburnum corymbosum, Viburnum edule, Viburnum macdougallii, Viburnum molle, Viburnum junghuhnii, Viburnum jucundum, Viburnum hispidulum, Viburnum lautum, Viburnum lehmannii,

References