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Southern Living Plant Collection

Coppertop Sweet Viburnum

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$46.98
  • Features glossy dark maroon-red new growth that fades to copper and then olive green over the season
  • Matures to 5-6' wide by 8-10' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 8 - 10
  • Plant in full sun
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Description

The Coppertop® Sweet Viburnum is a brilliant, bold, and beautiful new ornamental shrub from the Southern Living Plant Collection! It features glossy dark maroon-red new growth that fades to copper and then olive green over the season. Therefore, it sports a multi-toned appearance throughout much of the season. Furthermore, it also produces small white flower clusters with a light fragrance in spring.

It grows naturally upright with a bushy form and reaches 8-10' H x 5-6' W at maturity. Its foliage is surprisingly compact and dense, without any pruning. Therefore, this is a notably low-maintenance addition to your landscape.

It's perfect for a trimmed hedge, privacy screen, mass planting, or even as a specimen.

This selection is great for the south, thanks to its impressive heat and drought tolerance.

Coppertop Sweet Viburnum Care

Hardy from USDA Zones 8-10, down to 10°F when fully established.

Plant in Full Sun for ideal foliage growth and color.

Water 2-3 times per week for the first growing season. More water may be needed during the Summer in times of extreme heat and/or drought.

Prefers average garden soil with good drainage.

Fertilize with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer in spring to encourage new growth and the overall health of your plant.

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Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Spacing Recommendations for the Coppertop Sweet Viburnum

For a seamless planting, plant your plants 3-4 feet apart. For space between each, plant over 6 feet apart.

  • Scientific Name
    Viburnum odoratissimum 'Brant 01' PPAF
  • Hardiness Zone
    8, 9, 10
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
  • Feature Color
    Green
  • Uses
    Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Planting, Specimen
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Fall, Summer

Growing Zones : 8, 9, and 10

Map of USDA Zones 8-10
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Southern Living Plant Collection

Coppertop Sweet Viburnum

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The Coppertop® Sweet Viburnum is a brilliant, bold, and beautiful new ornamental shrub from the Southern Living Plant Collection! It features glossy dark maroon-red new growth that fades to copper and then olive green over the season. Therefore, it sports a multi-toned appearance throughout much of the season. Furthermore, it also produces small white flower clusters with a light fragrance in spring.

It grows naturally upright with a bushy form and reaches 8-10' H x 5-6' W at maturity. Its foliage is surprisingly compact and dense, without any pruning. Therefore, this is a notably low-maintenance addition to your landscape.

It's perfect for a trimmed hedge, privacy screen, mass planting, or even as a specimen.

This selection is great for the south, thanks to its impressive heat and drought tolerance.

Coppertop Sweet Viburnum Care

Hardy from USDA Zones 8-10, down to 10°F when fully established.

Plant in Full Sun for ideal foliage growth and color.

Water 2-3 times per week for the first growing season. More water may be needed during the Summer in times of extreme heat and/or drought.

Prefers average garden soil with good drainage.

Fertilize with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer in spring to encourage new growth and the overall health of your plant.

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Pot size

  • 2.5 Quart
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