Allow plenty of room to grow in the shrub or perennial border, plus can be used as a hedge.
Viburnum carlesii
Koreanspice Viburnum
Tips for Homeowners:
Prune as needed after flowering (leave flowers to allow for berries in the fall). Another variety, not necessarily the same variety, may be necessary for cross-pollination for an increase in berry production.
Rate this Plant:
The spicy, vanilla fragrance of the flowers on this shrub is heavenly and can be enjoyed from anywhere in the landscape.
- Wonderful, spicy-sweet fragrance in mid to late spring
- Attractive shades of red in the fall
- Low maintenance
Height: 4-6 ft
Spread: 4-7 ft
Zone: 4-7
Color: White
Interesting Notes about Koreanspice Viburnum:
This shrub has beautiful pink/white flowers, great form and wine-red fall foliage, but all of these attributes take a back seat to the incredible and intoxicating fragrance of the flowers in the spring. The fruit that follows attracts birds and lasts into winter, providing provision for the birds and another season of beauty.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Attractive fruit
- Fall Color
- Specimen
- Great Foliage
- Slow Growing
- Low Maintenance
- Fragrant
- Spring Bloomer
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Foliage Color:
- Red
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water