Awabuki sweet viburnum (Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki)
Awabuki sweet viburnum (Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki) is a shrub that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Awabuki sweet viburnum (Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki).
This plant is commonly known as Awabuki sweet viburnum.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: Awabuki sweet viburnum
Scientific name: Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
How to plant Awabuki sweet viburnum (Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki) – KENPEI, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Shrubs are fundamental elements in any garden.
They add color and interest throughout the seasons with their wide variety of flowers, foliage, fruits, trunks and stems.
Whatever the size or style of your garden, the permanent woody structure or the foliage of evergreen shrubs will give the space shape and dimension.
Other types of Viburnum to consider:
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How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Awabuki sweet viburnum (Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Awabuki sweet viburnum (Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki) is a plant that prefers to grow in clay or loam.
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Clay soil is composed of more than 25 percent clay particles. These particles have a high moisture holding capacity and the soil is heavy to dig and can be waterlogged in winter (dry in summer).
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The loam soil is dark, rich in organic matter but balanced in minerals. It offers the best of all worlds, retaining enough water for the plants, but allowing excess moisture to drain away. This is the most desired type of garden soil, perfect for most plants.
It is not very sensitive to soil acidity or alkalinity and grows well in soils with pH acid, alkaline or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki likes to grow in moist but well drained soil.
Sunlight
Awabuki sweet viburnum (Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki) is a plant that should be grown in full sun or partial shade positions.
Cultivation profiles – Growing Awabuki sweet viburnum (Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki) – National Institute of Ecology, KOGL Type 1, via Wikimedia Commons
