SWEET AS CAN BE AND VIBRANT ALL YEAR LONG
FEATURES:
- Phenomenally fragrant, snowy white blooms in spring
- Flowers invite bees and butterflies to dance along your landscape
- Evergreen foliage is made up of bright green leaves
- Fast growth rate makes this a perfect hedge or windbreak
- Capable of being planted in multiple soil types without issue
- Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree - does not fit in a box
Photo Credit: ©Nova-Photo-Graphik GmbH® Sweet Viburnum
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 8-10
- Mature Height: 15-20' tall
- Mature Width: 15-20' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 15-20' apart
Sweet Viburnum
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Viburnum odoratissimum
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SWEET AS CAN BE AND VIBRANT ALL YEAR LONG
FEATURES:
- Phenomenally fragrant, snowy white blooms in spring
- Flowers invite bees and butterflies to dance along your landscape
- Evergreen foliage is made up of bright green leaves
- Fast growth rate makes this a perfect hedge or windbreak
- Capable of being planted in multiple soil types without issue
- Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree - does not fit in a box
Photo Credit: ©Nova-Photo-Graphik GmbH® Sweet Viburnum
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 8-10
- Mature Height: 15-20' tall
- Mature Width: 15-20' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 15-20' apart
Why plant Sweet Viburnum?
Nothing is sweeter than the Sweet Viburnum! This evergreen, native to Asia, delights the eyes with its dark green glossy leaves throughout the entire year. In spring, this shrub emulates beauty by producing fragrant clusters of delicate little flowers, often white with a funnel like shape. These little guys love the company of pollinators, inviting butterflies and bees to dance across your property! With a speedy growth rate, the Sweet Viburnum is capable of growing to heights and widths upwards of 20', depending on how you decide to style this beautiful plant around your home. In fall, fruit production occurs and tiny red drupes appear as a delightful snack for the birds!
How to use Sweet Viburnum in the landscape?
Sweet Viburnum offers a fast growing habit, making these shrubs a perfect option for a hedge or privacy screen. Another perk of the Sweet Viburnum is the sweet fragrance offered by the blooms during the spring months. Plant this shrub near walkways, around the patio, or at entry ways, providing not only visual aesthetics but a lovely fragrant landscape and welcoming atmosphere to your property.
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 8-10
How To Plant Sweet Viburnum
The Sweet Viburnum, while being shade tolerant, does enjoy its sunlight and this aids in flower production! It has a high drought tolerance, adaptable to many soil types.
How To Water
Watering your Sweet Viburnum weekly will ensure its best growth and root system production. After that, it can survive without additional irrigation.
How To Fertilize
While not being heavy feeders, the Sweet Viburnum can absolutely benefit from fertilizer. Once a year, in early spring, we recommend using our Elements Starter Plant Food to ensure a long, happy, and healthy life. An added bonus, after the first bloom of the year you may add a little fertilizer to boost bloom rate and foliage color.
How To Prune
Pruning your Sweet Viburnum is not necessary but it may be done in late winter or early spring. Depending on your eye for design, most pruning for this shrub is done for shaping purposes. Although, you may remove any dead or damaged branches as needed.
