Viburnum 'Emerald Lustre'

Viburnum odoratissimum Emerald Lustre

Viburnum odoratissimum Emerald Lustre features impressive foliage and showy flowers. Pink flower buds open to reveal clusters of mildly fragrant, white-light pink flowers during winter and early spring. The flowers are great for attracting bees and birds and are followed by glossy, black berries. The large glossy, dark green foliage is lush and emerges with bronze tones. It typically grows to 4 m tall and 2 m wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. Best performance with this shrub is achieved when grown in full sun on a well-drained site. It is a hardy plant that will tolerate dry periods, coastal conditions, moderate frost, and cool climates. Viburnum odoratissimum Emerald Lustre is commonly included in mixed plantings, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown as a dense screen, or trimmed into a hedge. It is well suited to planting around outdoor living areas such as pools and using in tropical gardens.