A row of V. carlesii - Korean Spice
Viburnum carlesii
Korean Spice Viburnum
An excellent, rounded shrub growing 5-8' tall and wide. April flowers are pink in the bud, opening to white and very fragrant, hence its name. Fruit is red changing to black. Although fruit is persistant through the winter, it is sparse and therefore not real effective. Foliage is pubescent, green, with a wine-red fall color.
USDA Hardiness Zone:
4Additional:
Although there are many fragrant viburnums, V. carlesii is possibly the most commonly planted in home gardens.
Height:
5-8 FeetSpread:
5-8 FeetViburnum carlesii Characteristics
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Slow
Habit
- Rounded
Soil Requirements
- Acid
- Well-drained
Sun Requirements
- Full Shade or Part Sun
Fall Color
- Wine red
Flowering Season
- Mid to late April
Fragrant Flowers
- Yes
Fruit
- Persistant
- Red to black
- Sparse
Native to
- Tsushima Island, Japan
- Korea