Viburnum Odoratissimum "Coppertop Viburnum" 19cmPot

Botanical Name

Viburnum odoratissimum 'Coppertop'

Common Names

• Coppertop Viburnum
• Sweet Viburnum 'Coppertop'
• Coppertop Sweet Viburnum

Product Description

Viburnum odoratissimum 'Coppertop' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its vibrant copper-red new growth that matures to glossy deep green foliage, providing year-round colour and exceptional visual interest. Its naturally dense, upright growth habit makes it an outstanding choice for hedging, screening, feature planting, and modern landscape designs.

Throughout the growing season, fresh copper-coloured foliage continuously emerges, creating a beautiful contrast against the mature green leaves. During spring, clusters of fragrant creamy-white flowers appear, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators while adding seasonal charm to the garden.

Fast-growing, hardy, and easy to maintain, Coppertop Viburnum is ideal for both residential and commercial landscapes. It performs exceptionally well as a privacy hedge, windbreak, or elegant specimen plant, while also thriving in large decorative containers.

Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: 3–5 m
• Spread: 2–3 m
• Easily maintained at a lower height through regular pruning.

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Moderate watering while establishing; moderately drought tolerant once established
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Frost Tolerance: Moderate frost tolerant
• Maintenance: Low; prune as required to maintain shape, size, or a formal hedge

Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Plant throughout the year with adequate watering, although spring and autumn are the ideal planting seasons. Coppertop Viburnum establishes quickly in South African conditions and benefits from regular watering during its first growing season. Once established, it is hardy, vigorous, and requires minimal maintenance.

Additional Benefits

• Vibrant copper-red new growth throughout the growing season
• Dense evergreen foliage provides year-round screening
• Produces fragrant creamy-white flowers in spring
• Excellent for privacy hedges and screening
• Fast-growing and low maintenance
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators
• Suitable for formal and informal garden designs
• Excellent for residential and commercial landscaping
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Ideal Uses

• Privacy hedges
• Screening
• Feature planting
• Garden borders
• Decorative pots and large planters
• Entrance displays
• Courtyards
• Commercial landscaping
• Residential gardens
• Windbreaks
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use