Fragrant Viburnum
Viburnum farreri

Family: Adoxaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 3 m high and spreads 2.4 m wide. It is upright and loses its leaves during the year. The flowers are in clusters at the ends of branches. The flowers are white and can have pink tinges and have a scent. The fruit are red berries. It flowers in winter. The fruit are edible but the stones inside are poisonous.

There are about 150 Viburnum species. Also put in the family Caprifoliaceae.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows naturally in the mountain regions of western China. It can tolerate low temperatures. It suits hardiness zones 6-9. Arboretum Tasmania.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Britain, China (country/location of origin), Europe, Himalayas, North America, Tasmania, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh. CAUTION: The stone is poisonous.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Xiang Jiami

Synonyms

Viburnum fragrans (non Loisel.);