Viburnum odoratissimum
Viburnum odoratissimum

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Lower Risk
Naturalised in AustraliaSpread long distances by birds

Viburnum odoratissimum (Sweet Viburnum)

(Microtinus odoratissimus, Viburnum kerrii)

Sweet Viburnum is an evergreen shrub native from Himalayas to Japan. It has been in the ornamental trade in Australia since 1843 and is reported as naturalised in NSW. There is no evidence of it being invasive anywhere in the world. However, some of its close relatives such as V. dilatatum, V. plicatum and V. sieboldii are considered invasive in the Mid-Atlantic region of USA. It reproduces by seed which are likely dispersed by birds. There is a moderate level of climate similarity between its native range and parts of NSW. Sweet Viburnum is a popular hedging plant with glossy green, dense foliage. It produces fragrant white flowers in spring.