Sweet viburnum typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in April or May.
sweet viburnum
Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki
Sweet viburnum (Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki) is an evergreen shrub that produces a plethora of fragrant creamy-white flowers in late winter and early spring. This dense shrub grows up to 10 feet in height and width and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The glossy dark green foliage is highly ornamental and provides year-round interest and beauty to the landscape. In the summer months, it produces bright red berries that are able to attract a wide variety of birds to the garden. Sweet viburnum is great for a privacy hedge or as a specimen in a larger garden bed. It's adaptable to many soil types and is surprisingly drought-tolerant once established. With its vibrant foliage and fragrant flowers, sweet viburnum is an excellent addition that brings beauty to any landscape.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
7 - 9
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
black Fruits Ready In
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Sweet viburnum plants should be watered once a week, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. During the summer months, the soil may need more water than the cooler months. When watering, aim to thoroughly saturate the soil down to a depth of 8-10 inches. Use a watering can, garden hose, or a soaker hose to water the sweet viburnum plant. If the leaves begin to wilt or look dry, the plant may need more water. During the growing season, supplement with liquid fertilizer every 3-4 weeks.
sunlight
Sweet viburnum requires a significant amount of sun to grow and reach its full potential. Optimal sunlight would be 4 to 6 hours of direct and/or indirect sunlight each day. When the weather is nice and the sun is out, direct sunlight is best for this species, however during periods of extreme heat, it is best to provide indirect sunlight (i.e. shade) until the temperatures become more moderate. If sun exposure is limited, sweet viburnum may not reach its full potential and flowering will not be as lush or abundant.
pruning
Sweet viburnum should be lightly pruned after flowering, and more heavily pruned annually during the winter months when it is dormant. Pruning should remove dead, diseased or damaged growth, as well as undesirable suckers and crossed branches. To control size and shape, prune Sweet Viburnum down 1-third of its size (or remove entire stems if necessary). It is a good practice to prune Sweet Viburnum lightly throughout the season to give a neat shape and remove dead or weak growth.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki (sweet viburnum) typically begins in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki (sweet viburnum) typically begins in late spring, usually in May or June.
