Shrubs
Viburnum odoratissimum
Botanical Name
Viburnum odoratissimum
FromR200
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- Full Sun
- Shade Loving
- Fast Growing
- Flowering
Product Info at a Glance
Known as Sweet Viburnum, this fast-growing evergreen is a staple for creating structural privacy within the garden. Its dense foliage habit makes it particularly well-suited for screening and formal hedging, providing a lush green backdrop throughout the year.During spring, the shrub produces clusters of small white flowers. To maintain a crisp shape and encourage dense growth, regular pruning is recommended. The plant thrives in positions ranging from full sun to partial shade, where it can reach a mature height of up to 4 metres.Planting and Care
Viburnum odoratissimum prefers rich, organic soil that is well-drained. Once established, it is considered moderately waterwise, requiring only moderate irrigation to remain healthy. For the best results, apply a balanced fertiliser at the beginning of the spring growing season. Prefers full sun to partial shade Evergreen foliage for year-round structure Fast growth rate for established screening Produces white flowers in spring While an excellent addition to the landscape, pet owners should note that ingestion of the foliage may cause mild digestive discomfort or vomiting in cats and dogs.
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Pot Size
Selected: 17 cm
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Know your plant
Everything it needs to thrive.
Plant Profile
Plant Snapshot
- Sunlight
- Full Sun • Partial Shade
- Watering
- Moderate
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Mature Height
- 3 m
- Flowering
- Spring
- Pet Safety
- Mild Risk if Ingested
- Soil Type
- Rich organic, well-drained
- Evergreen / Deciduous
- Evergreen
- Waterwise
- Moderately Waterwise
Getting started
Simple Steps for Success
Step 01
Prepare your planting position
Choose the correct light for this plant and prepare well-drained soil.
Step 02
Plant at the correct depth
Keep the root ball level with the surrounding soil surface.
Step 03
Water thoroughly
Water deeply after planting to settle the soil around the roots.
Step 04
Mulch and monitor
Apply mulch away from the stem and monitor moisture as it establishes.
Ongoing care
Care that Keeps it Thriving
Watering
Rhythm: moderate.
Water deeply after planting to settle the roots, then taper to the natural rhythm above once established (usually four to six weeks).
Feeding
A balanced organic fertiliser applied in spring and again in late summer keeps fast growth steady and healthy.
Soil Preparation
Prefers rich organic, well-drained.
Work in generous compost when planting, ensure sharp drainage, and mulch the surface to hold moisture and moderate soil temperature.
Maintenance
Light, formative pruning once a year is usually all this evergreen needs.
🌿 Nursery Note
We've grown Viburnum odoratissimum successfully across the West Coast and Winelands for many seasons — one of the most dependable evergreens for a Cape garden.
Give it an open, sunny spot and it will settle in without fuss. Water deeply once or twice a week through the first summer; established plants reward consistency more than volume.
— Groen Nursery
