Viburnum carlesii - Korean Spice Viburnum
Viburnum carlesii - Korean Spice Viburnum
Korean Spice Viburnum is a rounded multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with serrated dark green foliage that turns dull red to wine-red in fall. Large ball-like clusters of red buds open to highly fragrant pink flowers that quickly mature to white in spring. Flowers best in moist well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
Korea and Japan |
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Height: |
4' - 6' |
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Spread: |
4’ - 7' |
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Spacing: |
5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 7 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Prune immediately as needed after flowering. Occasional issues include root rot, viburnum crown borers, mildew, and leaf spot.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, Sweetspire, Magnolia
IMAGE: Rüdiger Wölk, BotGartenMuenster KoreaSchneeball 6675, CC BY-SA 2.5