Sweet Viburnum

Sweet Viburnum (Viburnum odoratissimum) Growing Guide

Plant Description:
Sweet Viburnum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree known for its dense, glossy green foliage and clusters of small, fragrant white flowers that bloom in spring. The blooms are followed by red to black berries that attract birds. Its thick, full growth habit makes it ideal for screening and hedging.

Grow Zone:
Perennial in USDA Zones 8–10.

Height and Width:
Typically grows 12–20 feet tall and 8–15 feet wide, but can be maintained at smaller sizes with regular pruning.

Uses:
Widely used as a privacy hedge, windbreak, or background plant in landscapes due to its dense growth and fast growth rate. Can also be grown as a specimen shrub or trained into a small ornamental tree. Its fragrant flowers make it suitable for areas near patios or entryways where the scent can be appreciated.

Native Range:
Native to Asia, including regions of China, Japan, and India, where it grows in subtropical to tropical climates.

Sun and Water Requirements:
Thrives in full sun to partial shade, with the densest growth and best flowering occurring in sunnier locations. Prefers well-drained, fertile soil and benefits from regular watering, particularly during dry periods. Once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant but grows more vigorously with consistent moisture and occasional feeding.

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Due to regulations, certain states have restrictions on importing plants. Please review the list below to ensure you're not attempting to order any restricted plants in your area.

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State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.