Sweet Arrowwood, Sweet Viburnum, Coral tree
Viburnum odoratissimum

Family: Adoxaceae

What it is like

A large evergreen shrub. It grows 4 m high and spreads 2 m across. The stem is erect and branching. The leaves are glossy green, oval and thick. The flowers are in broad cone shaped arrangements. They are small, white and have a scent. The fruit are red berries which turn black when ripe.

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

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It does best in a light to medium, well-drained soil. It needs an open, sunny position. It grows up to 2,500 m above sea level. In Melbourne Botanical Gardens. Mt Cootha Botanical Gardens. Arboretum Tasmania. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China (country/location of origin), Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Taiwan, Tasmania, Thailand, USA, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seeds or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Pohon piburnum manis, Shanhushu

Synonyms

Viburnum sinense;