• Source: Viburnum odoratissimum

Viburnum odoratissimum, commonly known as sweet viburnum, is a shrub or small tree in the family Adoxaceae. It is native to Asia, and commonly cultivated as a garden ornamental elsewhere.




Description



It grows to 9 metres high and has glossy elliptical leaves to 20 cm long. In spring it produces pyramid-shaped clusters of fragrant white flowers, followed by red berries that age to black.




Distribution and habitat


The species is native to China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, the Himalayan region in India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines.
V. odoratissimum var. awabuki is native to Korea (Jeju Island), Taiwan, and Japan.




Cultivation


The species prefers warm, frost-free climates.




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Hōfu, Yamaguchi
• Sakaide, Kagawa
• Viburnum odoratissimum
• Viburnum
• Sakaide, Kagawa
• Viburnum japonicum
• Sweet viburnum
• Hōfu
• Yoshida, Niigata
• Oreta loochooana
• Vaucluse House
• Xylorhiza adusta