Viburnum japonicum (Thunb.) Spreng.

An evergreen shrub. It grows 2.4 m high and spreads 2.4 m wide. The leaves are long and leathery and shiny. They are oval and dark green above but paler underneath. The flowers are small and white. They are in clusters. They have a strong scent. The fruit are red berries.

It is a temperate plant. It does best in light to medium, well-drained soils. It needs an open sunny position. It is resistant to frost but sensitive to drought. It suits hardiness zones 7-9. Arboretum Tasmania.

The leaves are eaten with oil and salt.

It can be grown by seed or cuttings.