Position
This plant performs best in full sun to semi shade.
Sweet Viburnum Emerald Lustre - Viburnum Odoratissimum Emeral Lustre
Glossy evergreen shrub ideal for dense hedging and screening in Melbourne landscapes.
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Quick Facts
Size
Approx. 2-4m H × 2-4m W. Dense, rounded shrub like habit.
Water
Moderate watering is required, particularly during dry periods.
Uses
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Topiary / Espalier, Tropical Garden, Wind Break, Container / Pot
Description
Viburnum odoratissimum Emerald Lustre is a lush evergreen shrub grown primarily for its dense habit and leathery, glossy dark green foliage. Fragrant white flowers appear in late spring and early summer and are followed by reddish black berries, adding seasonal interest. With a rounded form and moderate growth rate, this variety is commonly used for screening, windbreaks, hedging and container planting, bringing a subtle tropical feel to both formal and relaxed garden designs.
Key Features:
Growing & Care Guide
- Soil: Well drained soil is essential for healthy growth.
- Light: Full sun to semi shade supports dense foliage.
- Watering: Moderate, water regularly during establishment and extended dry periods.
- Fertiliser: Apply a slow release fertiliser annually in spring.
- Maintenance: Prune regularly to maintain hedge height, density and shape.
- Flowering: Small fragrant white flowers in spring.
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Sweet Viburnum Emerald Lustre - Viburnum Odoratissimum Emeral Lustre
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