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Viburnum obovatum 'Mrs. Schiller's Delight'

Family Viburnaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 2.4 - 9 m (8 - 30 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 3 m (6 - 10 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The shrub Viburnum obovatum 'Mrs. Schiller's Delight' (small-leaved arrowwood) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during late winter to mid-spring. The glossy foliage is deep green in colour, fine in texture, fragrant and evergreen. Viburnum obovatum 'Mrs. Schiller's Delight' (small-leaved arrowwood) yields showy fruit. This plant has smooth bark.
Typical Uses Container, ground cover, hedge, foundation and topiary.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Viburnum obovatum 'Mrs. Schiller's Delight' . Viburnum obovatum 'Mrs. Schiller's Delight' is tolerant of wet sites.
Cautions Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.