Sweet Viburnum | Viburnum Odoratissimum (sinensis)
Fast-growing evergreen hedge for instant privacy.
This best-selling screening shrub delivers fast, lush coverage—perfect when you need a tall, evergreen hedge that fills out quickly. With growth of up to 60cm per year, it’s ideal for Cape Town gardens needing quick privacy or wind protection.
In early summer, it produces clusters of fragrant, white, funnel-shaped blooms, adding beauty and scent to your space. Whether planted as a hedge, small tree, or in a large container near a patio or pool, it adapts beautifully with minimal maintenance.
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Best in well-drained, compost-rich soil
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Excellent for formal or informal hedging
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Not indigenous, but well-suited to Western Cape conditions
Once established, moderate watering will keep it thriving, though it appreciates extra care during dry spells.
Botanical Name |
Viburnum Odoratissimum (sinensis)
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Growth Expectancy
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4m+ H x 3m W
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Position
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Sun
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Water Smart |
No |
Indigenous |
No |