Viburnum 'Odoratissimum' or 'Sweet Viburnum'

Viburnum ‘Odoratissimum' or 'Sweet Viburnum' ’ is a fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach a height of 6m. It is valued for its fragrant white flowers and dense foliage, making it ideal for hedges and privacy screens. Produces pyramid-shaped clusters of fragrant white flowers, making it a good choice as a specimen plant in gardens, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. It’s rapid growth and dense foliage make it an excellent choice for privacy and ornamental purposes. ‘Sweet Viburnum’ thrives in warm, frost-free climates and is native to various regions in Asia.

Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate

Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; occasional once established
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to most soil types
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Fast. Prune twice a year to encourage compact growth and flowering
Suitable for container gardens: Yes (best while young or maintained with pruning)

Mature Height: up to 6m
Mature Width: 3-4 m

Seasonality: Evergreen

Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Not frost tolerant
Wind Tolerant: Moderate; suitable for coastal areas with some protection

Leaf colour: Matt green leaves.
Leaf Variegation pattern: No

Size of leaf: Leaves are elliptical & grow up to 20 cm long.

Flower Colour: Creamy white
Flower Shape: Clustered (panicles)
Flower Fragrance: Strongly fragrant
Flower Season: Spring

Fruit Colour: Red and turn black
Fruit Shape: Oval berries
Fruit Fragrance: None
Fruit Season: Summer
Fruit Edibility: Not edible for humans (ornamental; attractive to birds)