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.

Viburnum odoratissimum
Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Dipsacales
Family:	Adoxaceae
Genus:	Viburnum
Species:	V. odoratissimum
Binomial name
Viburnum odoratissimum Ker Gawl.[1]

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.[2]

Distribution and habitat

The species is native to China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, the Himalayan region in India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines.[1]

V. odoratissimum var. awabuki is native to Korea (Jeju Island), Taiwan, and Japan.[3]

Cultivation

The species prefers warm, frost-free climates.[2]

References

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