- **Type**: Evergreen shrub

- **Height**: 8 to 10 feet (2.4 to 3 meters)

- **Width**: 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 1.8 meters)

- **Growth Habit**: Compact, upright, dense, multi-stemmed

- **Foliage**:

- Glossy, elliptical leaves, 2 to 4 inches long (5 to 10 cm)

- New growth emerges dark maroon to coppery-bronze, maturing to deep olive green

- Evergreen, offering year-round color with a two-toned effect through much of the season

- **Flowers**:

- Clusters of small, creamy white blooms

- About 0.25 to 0.5 inches (6 to 13 mm) across, mildly fragrant

- Bloom season: Late winter to spring (February to April)

- Attracts butterflies and bees

- **Fruit**:

- Small, red berries maturing to black, about 0.25 inches (6 mm)

- Appears in fall, attracts birds

- **Light**: Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best color and growth; tolerates partial shade (4-6 hours)

- **Soil**:

- Well-drained, moist, slightly acidic (pH 5.5 to 6.5)

- Adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils with good drainage

- **Watering**: Moderate; keep soil moist until established (first year), then drought-tolerant

- **Hardiness**: USDA Zones 7b to 10 (5°F or -15°C to 30°F or -1°C)

- **Wildlife**: Attracts pollinators (butterflies, bees) and birds; deer-resistant

- **Care**:

- Prune after flowering (spring) or midsummer for a second flush of colorful new growth

- Fertilize with a slow-release, acid-loving plant mix (e.g., 10-10-10) in early spring

- Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots

- **Pests/Diseases**:

- Generally pest-resistant; may see aphids, viburnum beetle, or scale

- Susceptible to root rot in soggy soil; leaf spot or honey fungus possible in humid conditions

- **Uses**: Hedges, privacy screens, mass plantings, specimen plant, or containers

- **Growth Rate**: Moderate to fast; reaches mature size in 2-3 years with good care

- **Special Features**:

- Part of the Southern Living® Plant Collection, bred for compact habit and vibrant new growth

- Patent PP30449 (‘Brant 01’)

- Heat and drought tolerant once established, low-maintenance

The Coppertop™ Sweet Viburnum’s standout feature is its striking copper-to-maroon new foliage that contrasts beautifully with its mature green leaves, paired with fragrant spring blooms. It’s a tough, versatile shrub that adds year-round interest and thrives in warm climates with minimal upkeep, making it a favorite for hedges or standalone accents. Let me know if you’d like more growing tips or design ideas!