Viburnum suspensum

Common Name:
Sandankwa Viburnum

Description:
Viburnum suspensum, commonly known as Sandankwa Viburnum, is a dense, evergreen shrub valued for its lush, leathery foliage and versatility in hedging and screening. Native to Japan and suitable for Melbourne’s temperate climate, this plant features dark green, ovate leaves with a slightly serrated edge, forming a tidy and robust mound. In spring and intermittently through the warmer months, it produces small, tubular, pale pink to white flowers in clusters, followed by red berries that mature to black and are attractive to birds. Viburnum suspensum thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to a range of soils, provided they are well-drained. It tolerates pruning exceptionally well, making it ideal for formal hedging or natural screens. Its drought tolerance, low maintenance requirements, and resistance to most pests and diseases make it a reliable performer in residential and commercial landscapes.

Form:
Shrub - Medium
Shrub - Large
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 2.5 – 4 m
Width: 2 – 3 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
White
Pale Pink

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Hedging
Bird Attracting
Disease Resistant
Perennial
Suitable for Topiary

Toxicity:
No known toxicity to humans or animals

Companion Plants:
Camellia sasanqua
Liriope muscari
Gardenia augusta
Photinia robusta
Magnolia 'Little Gem'

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here