Viburnum odoratissimum Awabuki

Common Name: Awabuki Sweet Viburnum

Description: The Awabuki Sweet Viburnum (Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki) is an evergreen shrub or small tree, native to Taiwan and Japan. It is renowned for its large, glossy, dark green leaves that add a lush, tropical feel to gardens. In spring, it produces abundant clusters of small, fragrant white flowers, which are often followed by red berries that mature to black, attracting birds to the garden. This plant thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is well-suited to Melbourne's climate and is commonly used for hedging, screening, or as a specimen plant due to its dense foliage and rapid growth.

Form:

• Shrub - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 4–8 metres
• Width: 4–8 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Hedging
• Scented flowers
• Bird Attracting
• Evergreen
• Fast-growing

Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Camellia (Camellia japonica)
• Gardenia (Gardenia augusta)
• Azalea (Rhododendron indicum)
• Japanese Box (Buxus microphylla var. japonica)
• Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)