Flowering Shrubs · Shrubs
Korean Spice Viburnum
Viburnum carlesii
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. Type: Shrub Origins: Korea and Japan Height: 4' - 6' Spread: 4’ - 7' Spacing: 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 7 Culture: Full Sun , Part Sun Bloom Color: White 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
Plant profile
Easy plant guide
The essentials for choosing the right spot and knowing what to expect.
Where it grows best
Light
Full sun to part shade
Water
Moist, well-drained soil
What to expect
Mature size
4–6 ft tall × 4–7 ft wide
Blooms
Spring · Fall
Winter hardiness
Zones 4–8
Good to know
Perfect for
Seasonal interest
How this plant changes through the year.
Spring
Fall
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