Sweet Viburnum (Viburnum odoratissimum)

Lush. Fast-growing. Evergreen.

One of the best all-round hedges for creating a fast dense, green privacy screen. Sweet Viburnum features large, glossy leaves and fresh lime-green new growth, quickly forming a thick, lush hedge when regularly trimmed.

Its fast growth and dense habit make it ideal for boundary screening, hiding fences and creating privacy around established and contemporary gardens.

BEST FOR
Privacy • Screening • Boundaries • Large hedges

HEDGE HEIGHT
Best maintained at 1.5–3m
Can grow considerably taller if left unpruned

SPACING
80–100cm apart for a dense hedge
Plant closer for faster coverage

GROWTH RATE
Fast
Approximately 50–100cm per year in favourable conditions

SUN
Full sun to part shade

CLIMATE
Warm temperate to subtropical
Performs well across many Australian climates but prefers protection from severe frost

FROST TOLERANCE
Light frost once established
Young plants should be protected from heavy frost

SOIL
Adaptable to most soil types
Best in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter

WATER
Moderate
Water regularly while establishing. Once established, it can tolerate short dry periods, although regular deep watering encourages faster, denser growth.

MAINTENANCE
Low to moderate
Trim 2–3 times per year to maintain a dense, defined hedge. More frequent light trimming will create a tighter formal appearance.

EVERGREEN
Yes

BLOOMFIELD TIP
Regular tip pruning while young encourages branching lower down and creates a thicker hedge from the ground up.