Viburnum odoratissimum or 'Sweet Viburnum' plants and hedges

Viburnum odoratissimum commonly know as Sweet Viburnum is a fast growing evergreen species well suited a large dense screening plant or hedge. Reaching around 4-5m depending on conditions a number of forms exist some with glossy foliage 'awabuki' and others with more of a 'matt finnish'. All have fragrant flowers that appear in spring to early summer followed by small red berries. Viburnum Odoratissimum 'Emerald Lustre' is perhaps the most commonly used.

Growing conditions, Care and Pruning
Viburnum odoratissimun prefers full sun to part shade, a well drained humus rich soil and a cool root run, so mulch is a good idea. As they take well to pruning 'Sweet Viburnums' are suited to use as hedging plants in a formal or informal style.

When planting dig in some well rotted compost and aged manure, water in well with a seaweed fertiliser. An application of slow release fertiliser in spring seems adequate. Once established this is a reasonably drought tolerant plant but they do like a little moisture, especially during extended dry periods.

Planting distance (spacing)
For a dense hedge plant at .75 centres