Viburnum plicatum f tomentosum is a deciduous shrub commonly called the japanese snowball bush because of the lacecap white flowers it bears from late spring to early summer in a magnificently showy display it is well known for its spreading tiered branches of heart45shaped green foliage which turns to shades of red and purple in the autumn this large shrub offers late season interest to borders but also makes a lovely addition to cottage gardens and woodland areas and as a stand4