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Viburnum carlesii

Image of Viburnum carlesii

Gerald L. Klingaman

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Botanical Name

Viburnum carlesii

Plant Common Name

Korean Spice Viburnum

General Description

Fragrant and spring-flowering, Korean spice viburnum makes a great addition to the spring border. This large, upright to rounded deciduous shrub originates from Korea and Japan. It has soft, felty leaves of dark green that turn burgundy-red in fall. In mid-spring it produces many clusters of dark pink flower buds that open to creamy white, which produce an intoxicating fragrance that permeates the air.

This viburnum prefers full to part sun and acidic to average, well drained soil. It blooms on the previous year's wood so prune right after flowering. In the landscape this shrub is suitable for mixed borders, foundation plantings or informal hedges or screens.

Characteristics

  • AHS Heat Zone

    8 - 4

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    4 - 7

  • Sunset Zone

    A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

  • Plant Type

    Shrub

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun, Partial Sun

  • Height

    4'-8' / 1.2m - 2.4m (5)

  • Width

    4'-8' / 1.2m - 2.4m (5)

  • Bloom Time

    Spring

  • Native To

    Japan, Korea

Growing Conditions

  • Soil pH

    Acidic, Neutral

  • Soil Drainage

    Well Drained

  • Soil type

    Clay, Loam, Sand

  • Growth Rate

    Slow

  • Habit

    Upright/Erect

  • Seasonal Interest

    Spring

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Interest

    Showy

  • Flower Color

    White, Light Pink

  • Fruit Color

    Red, Black

  • Foliage Color (Spring)

    Gray Green, Dark Green

  • Foliage Color (Summer)

    Gray Green, Dark Green

  • Foliage Color (Fall)

    Orange Red

  • Bark Color

    Slate Gray

  • Fragrant Flowers

    Yes

  • Fragrant Fruit

    No

  • Fragrant Foliage

    No

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    No

  • Flower Petal Number

    Single

  • Repeat Bloomer

    No

  • Showy Fruit

    No

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    Yes

  • Foliage Texture

    Medium

  • Foliage Sheen

    Matte

  • Evergreen

    No

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Bark Texture

    Fissured

  • Usage

    Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    No

  • Self-Sowing

    No