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Shrubs
Viburnum odoratissimum
Viburnum ” Sweet viburnum”
Evergreen structural shrub with big green leaves, and White flowers in Spring.
Quick Care Summary
Light
Full sun to Partial Shade.
Water
Moderate
Mature size
2m Wide & 3m High
Frost
Semi Frost Sensitive
Difficulty
Easy
Flowering
Summer
How to Grow and Care
- It is a beautiful hedge plant.
- Can be used in pots and also Focal points and Topiaries.
- Suitable for tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions.
- Tolerates light frost and coastal conditions but is less tolerant of extreme heat or drought.
- Slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Best Uses
- Outdoor garden
- Standing Plant pot /container
Growth and Size
- Height: 3M
- Width: 2M
- Growth rate: Fast in ideal conditions
- Foliage: Bright green with redish tint when young , turning into darker green when mature.
Climate Suitability
- Soil condition: Water retaining, loam rich soil.
- Temperature: Frost resilient once established.
- Temperature: Hardy & versatile.
- Watering: Regular in dry warm climates.
- Wind: Wind tolerant / Wind breaker.
Maintenance Level
- Moderate maintenance
- Fertelize once a month in spring and Summer and every 6 to 7 weeks in winter months.
- Will require regular pruning to keep neat and in hedge form in summer months.
- Monitor for pests like aphids and diseases like leaf spot, treat with organic or chemical controls as needed.
- Water regularly, especially during dry spells.
Additional Information
- Attracts Bees and Butterflies.
- Red berries turn black as the age, provide food for Birds.
- Native to Asia.