A vigorous large-leaved viburnum selected for upright, dense growth that makes a fast tall privacy hedge. Lightly fragrant white flower clusters appear in warm weather above lush green foliage.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 5 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 Sweet Viburnum
Botanically, Viburnum odoratissimum 'Dense Fence' is a fast-growing shrub in the Adoxaceae family. It reaches around 5 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in spring and summer.
Where to grow Sweet Viburnum
Sweet Viburnum suits subtropical, warm-temperate and tropical climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Sweet Viburnum does best in free-draining and loamy 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
Sweet Viburnum does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Sweet 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 Sweet Viburnum in the garden
Sweet Viburnum earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, a windbreak and its fragrance.
Companion planting & design
Combine Sweet Viburnum with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Buying Sweet Viburnum
Plant Sale lists Sweet Viburnum as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
