A sweet viburnum prized for vivid coppery-bronze new foliage that contrasts with glossy green older leaves. Vigorous and dense, making a colourful tall screening hedge with fragrant white spring flowers.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 4 m H × 2 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Coppertop Viburnum
Botanically, Viburnum odoratissimum 'Coppertop' is a fast-growing shrub in the Adoxaceae family. It reaches around 4 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Coppertop Viburnum
Coppertop Viburnum suits warm-temperate, subtropical and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Coppertop Viburnum does best in free-draining and clay soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool. For a screen, space plants about 1.2 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Coppertop Viburnum does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Coppertop Viburnum after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Coppertop Viburnum in the garden
Coppertop Viburnum earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Combine Coppertop Viburnum with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Coppertop Viburnum
Plant Sale lists Coppertop Viburnum as potted plants and advanced specimens. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
