Plant · GBIF taxon 2888626
Sweet viburnum
Viburnum odoratissimumAlso known as Fragrant Viburnum
Sweet viburnum is a fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its glossy, thick emerald foliage and intensely fragrant spring blossoms. Small, cream-white flowers bloom in dense clusters, filling the surrounding air with a sweet scent before giving way to small red berries that mature to dark blue-black. Native to warm temperate and subtropical regions of Asia, it forms dense hedges that offer shelter and nesting habitat for suburban wildlife.
EvergreenFragrantFlowering
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic (Photosynthesis)
Predators
Not available
ThreatsViburnum leaf beetle, root rot, extreme cold snaps
HabitatsSubtropical forests, thickets, gardens, hedgerows
Life span30–50 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderDipsacales
- FamilyViburnaceae
- GenusViburnum
- SpeciesViburnum odoratissimum
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Wild berries have toxic look-alikes; never eat wild fruits based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
- Garden Placement: Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-draining soil for dense growth.
- Pruning Maintenance: Trim lightly right after spring flowering ends to shape hedges without losing next year's buds.
- Wildlife Watching: Observe spring flower clusters to spot visiting bees, butterflies, and beneficial pollinators.
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