Viburnum odoratissimum

Viburnum odoratissimum Details

Viburnum odoratissimum, commonly known as Sweet Viburnum, features impressive foliage and showy flowers. White buds open to reveal showy clusters of mildly fragrant, white flowers during spring. The flowers are great for attracting birds and bees and result in glossy, red berries. The glossy, green foliage is large and lush and provides a great backdrop to the flowers. It will eventually grow into a tree 10 m tall and the same wide but is often trimmed to sizes much less than this. Best performance with this variety is achieved when it is grown in full sun on a well-drained site. It is a hardy plant that will tolerate dry periods, coastal conditions, frost, and cool climates. Viburnum odoratissimum is commonly grown as a specimen, included in a mixed planting in a large garden, trimmed into a hedge, or used for screening. This plant is favoured by landscape designers for its year-round aesthetics and versatility.