Evergreen Shrub – Coppertop Sweet Viburnum

Coppertop Sweet Viburnum 

Botanical name: viburnum odoratissimum ‘BRANT01’ ‘PP30449 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 8-10 ft in height with a 5-6 ft spread 

Bloom time:  summer-fall 

Hardy zone:  zones 7-10

Flower color: white 

Foliage color:  copper/green 

Growth rate:  grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring before new growth emerges to main health and desired shape and size 

Propagation methods:  propagate with cuttings in the spring or summer months 

Landscape use:  accent plant, mass planting, hedge, privacy plant 

Light needs:  6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: attracts pollinators, drought tolerant, deer resistant, low-maintenance, pest resistant 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions :  use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring before new growth emerges 

Best time to plant:  spring or fall 

Best type of soil: can adapt to all kinds of soil 

Companion plants: ligustrums, loropetalum, cleyeras, azaleas 

Toxicity level: berries off of this plant are mildly toxic to pets and humans if ingested 

Invasive species: no