Viburnum odoratissimum 'Dense Fence' (Sweet viburnum)

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Plant description

Viburnum odoratissimum 'Dense Fence' is a compact growing medium sized shrub with glossy green leaves and reddish new growth. It has a short internode length which gives it a superb, naturally dense habit, making it a superb hedge or screening plant. It is also a good specimen or large container plant. It likes a sunny to partially shaded position and a well drained soil. Mulch to deter weed growth. Tolerates light frosts once established.

Further reading: Hedges and Pruning a hedge in 7 steps (articles written by horticulturalist Angus Stewart).

Additional plant information

Flowers

Flower colour: not specified
Flowering season: not specified

Plant size

Maximum height: 3.5 metres
Minimum height: not specified

Maximum width: 2 metres
Minimum width: not specified

Sunlight, frost & salt tolerance

This plant will tolerate full or partial sunlight.
Medium frost tolerance.
Plant is not salt tolerant.

Fauna attracting?

Not specified.

Climate

This plant species will grow in the following climates: cool, temperate, subtropical.

Soil types & conditions

Loam: moist, well-drained.

Clay: well-drained.

Sand: moist.

Soil pH: 5.5-7.0

Pests

Scale

Miscellaneous information

Planting season: Any.

Types of fertiliser: Good general purpose fertiliser.

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