A sweet viburnum prized for large, glossy emerald-green leaves with bronze-red new growth. Vigorous and lush, making a handsome dense hedge or screen.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 4 m H × 2.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Emerald Lustre Viburnum
Botanically, Viburnum odoratissimum 'Emerald Lustre' is a fast-growing shrub in the Adoxaceae family. It reaches around 4 m tall and 2.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Emerald Lustre Viburnum
Emerald Lustre 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
Emerald Lustre 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 1.5 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Emerald Lustre Viburnum does best with regular, moderate watering. A light spring feed is usually enough to maintain steady growth. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Emerald Lustre 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. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Emerald Lustre Viburnum in the garden
Emerald Lustre Viburnum earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Emerald Lustre Viburnum with species that also favour regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Emerald Lustre Viburnum
Plant Sale lists Emerald Lustre Viburnum as potted plants and advanced specimens. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
