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Sweet Viburnum Details

A FEW TESTIMONIALS

Hi ... several weeks ago I bought a Sweet Tea Olive and a Frost Proof Gardenia from you. I potted them up and they are doing well. The Sweet Tea Olive has blooms. Thank you so much!" ― Patricia W.

Bought 2 tea olive shrubs from him. They were and still are so healthy! He provided written directions on care and planting. That was so helpful since I'm a novice. I'll be back! ― Gayle T.

Wonderful sale, plant very healthy & is still happy, very knowledgeable & communication was great, would definitely buy from again. ― Robin F.

I have bought several plants from Michael that were very healthy and good specimens. He takes the time to provide informational handouts and education on how to be successful in growing them. He is easy to work with and will even meet you in a convenient location for pickup. ― Deb C.

― Sweet Viburnum (FUTURE)

(Viburnum odoratissimum)
Full Sun to Part Shade

Provides extremely fragrant small white flowers in a conical shape 3" to 6" clusters that completely cover the plant in spring time followed by red berries. A very desirable dense, erect, rounded, broadleaf evergreen. With leathery dark green glossary leafs span 3" to 8" long and 1.5" to 4" wide.

Good for costal locations since it is moderately salt resistant.

Ideal for screen/privacy, barrier, border, hedge, and foundation planting. See

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Specifications

Item

Description

Other Names

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Special Features

Very low maintenance. Fragrant small white flowers that attracts butterflies. Drought, and deer resistant. Good for costal locations since it is moderately salt resistant. Has 1/4" red to black drupes of fruit in the fall that are non-showy and to little value to wildlife.

Item	Description
Other Names	N/A
Special Features	Very low maintenance. Fragrant small white flowers that attracts butterflies. Drought, and deer resistant. Good for costal locations since it is moderately salt resistant. Has 1/4" red to black drupes of fruit in the fall that are non-showy and to little value to wildlife.
Category	Shrub
Hardiness Zones	7-10 See Hardiness Zone Map below.
Growth Rate	Fast. 1Ft to 2Ft per year.
Sun	Full Sun to Part Shade
Height	10-20Ft.
Width	15-20Ft.
Planting-General	Likes sand, loam, silt and clay (amended to ensure good drainage) soil. Moist, well drained soil. Soil pH of <6.0 (acid) and Neutral (6.0 to 8.0).
Planting-Spacing	Plant 4 Ft. apart for solid hedge.
Watering	Not a lot, once established. Water then newly planted and during drought conditions. For new plants, deep watering of root ball and 2 times a week. Can add Root Stimulation which helps early root development and strengths roots, as well as, reduces plant shock when planting.
Fertilizing	Feed in spring. Once well established can do fine without any feeding. Feed with slow release fertilize for shrubs & trees just after it blooms to help with blooming and foliage color if desired.
Pruning	From February until flowers start. Hard prune after late March so new shoots can grow during the season.
Deer	Deer do not favor their taste. If in a high deer area, spray every 3 to 6 months with deer repellent.
Flowers	Fragrant small white flowers in a conical shape 3" to 6" clusters that bloom in the spring.