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''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

{{Taxonbar, from=Q12600081 odoratissimum Garden plants Flora of China Flora of Assam (region) Flora of Japan Flora of Myanmar Flora of the Philippines Flora of Thailand Flora of Taiwan