Sweet Viburnum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub with lush, glossy green foliage that forms a dense screen. In spring it produces clusters of small, fragrant white flowers, followed by red berries that mature to black, adding seasonal interest. Its upright habit and rich green leaves make it a favourite for hedging and privacy planting.

This versatile shrub is perfect for tall hedges, screening, and windbreaks, offering year-round foliage cover. It works well in both formal clipped hedges and informal plantings, and its fragrant flowers attract pollinators to the garden.

Care

Light: Best in full sun to part shade.
Soil: Adaptable to most soils if well-drained; prefers fertile soil.
Climate: Thrives in warm to temperate regions, tolerates humidity, heat, and light frost. Handles coastal conditions with protection.
Fertilising: Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring and late summer.
Watering: Regular watering, especially during dry periods; more frequent while establishing.
Pruning & Maintenance: Responds well to pruning, either light trimming to shape or hard pruning to rejuvenate. Ideal for maintaining a dense hedge.

Height & Width: 3–4 m high x 2–3 m wide, but can be clipped smaller or left to grow taller.