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Shrubs
Viburnum ” Sweet viburnum”
Viburnum odoratissimum
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.