Botanical name
Viburnum odoratissimum ‘Dense Fence™’
Common name
Sweet Viburnum, Dense Fence
Dense Fence plant description
Viburnum odoratissumum, commonly known as Sweet Viburnum is an excellent addition to any medium to large garden. The fabulous new cultivar ‘Dense Fence™’ means Sweet Viburnum can now be grown in smaller gardens too.
Viburnum odoratissimum ‘Dense Fence™’ forms a hardy, dense hedge or screen with less pruning than the common form.
This cultivar grows quickly and tolerate minor frosts once established. It grows to 2.5m high x 2m wide if unpruned or 1.8m high x 2.5m wide when pruned. Small, white, fairly inconspicuous flowers appear in Spring.
Available from Bunnings for $13.95 each.
Climate
Warm temperate, sub-tropical
Plant cultivation and care
Dense Fence™ tolerates most well drained soils in a full sun or part shade position. Water well for 2-3 months until established and prune as required. Addition of slow release fertiliser in Spring is beneficial.
Plant use
Screening plant, hedges, shrubberies, patio pot plant
Pruning
Prune as required to desired shape and size.
Pests and diseases
No specific pests and diseases
