Awabuki Sweet Viburnum
Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki
family
Caprifoliaceae
origin
Exotic
declaration
NIL
For information only
Common names
Awabuki Sweet Viburnum.
This shrub or small tree usually grows 1-4 m tall, but may occasionally reach up to 6 m in height at maturity. It develops brownish-grey bark on its older stems while its younger stems are green or reddish-tinged and hairless. It has become popular as a garden ornamental in recent years, with a cultivar known as ‘Emerald Lustre’ the most common in cultivation. It is different from typical Sweet Viburnum (Viburnum odoratissimum var. odoratissimum), which has been grown for many years in Australia and does not seem to be invasive.
Impact
Impact
Awabuki Sweet Viburnum has quickly spread from gardens into the understorey of rainforest, riparian and swamp forest communities in the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour areas in recent years. As it is fast-growing and readily spread by animals that eat its fruit, it has the potential to become a serious environmental weed in these habitats.For more information from Weed Watch
Location
Location
Characteristics
Characteristics
Similar Species
Similar Species
Awabuki Sweet Viburnum has quickly spread from gardens into the understorey of rainforest, riparian and swamp forest communities in the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour areas in recent years. As it is fast-growing and readily spread by animals that eat its fruit, it has the potential to become a serious environmental weed in these habitats.For more information from Weed Watch
