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Korean Spice Viburnum

Viburnum Carlesii

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Overview

The Korean Spice Viburnum, or Viburnum carlesii, is a deciduous shrub notable for its aromatic spring blossoms. It reaches up to 6 feet in height and spreads equally wide. Clusters of pinkish-white flowers emit a sweet, spicy fragrance, leading to red-to-black fall berries, attractive to birds. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Ideal for borders or as a focal point in a sensory garden. Hardy in zones 4-7.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–7Climate Temperate
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — The Korean Spice Viburnum, or Viburnum carlesii, is a deciduous shrub notable for its aromatic spring blossoms
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — Ideal for borders or as a focal point in a sensory gardenKorean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — Clusters of pinkish-white flowers emit a sweetKorean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — It reaches up to 6 feet in height and spreads equally wideKorean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soilKorean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — The Korean Spice Viburnum, or Viburnum carlesii, is a deciduous shrub notable for its aromatic spring blossomsKorean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — making it an excellent choice for both aesthetic and functional roles within a landscape design+38

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–7

Shape & size

Mature height
4–6 Ft.
Mature width
4–7 Ft.

Classification

Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — leading to red-to-black fall berries
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — Ideal for borders or as a focal point in a sensory garden
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — Clusters of pinkish-white flowers emit a sweet
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — It reaches up to 6 feet in height and spreads equally wide
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — The Korean Spice Viburnum, or Viburnum carlesii, is a deciduous shrub notable for its aromatic spring blossoms
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — making it an excellent choice for both aesthetic and functional roles within a landscape design
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — Typically reaching a height of 4 to 6 feet with an equal spread
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — that adorn the shrub in spring
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — emerge as pink buds and transition to white as they fully open
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — measuring about 2 to 3 inches across
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — enhancing the multi-sensory appeal of outdoor spaces.<br><br>In addition to its olfactory delights
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — the Korean Spice Viburnum offers visual interest through the seasons
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — then transforms to a striking burgundy color in autumn
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — The foliage emerges with a reddish tinge before maturing to a deep
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — attracting birds and other wildlife.<br><br>Easy to grow
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — providing a rich tapestry of color in the landscape
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — Red to black drupes (berry-like fruits) follow the flowers
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — this hardy shrub thrives in well-drained soil
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — it can be used as a specimen plant
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — under full sun to partial shade conditions
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — The Korean Spice Viburnum, or Viburnum carlesii, is a deciduous shrub notable for its aromatic spring, image 27
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — or incorporated into mixed borders
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum Carlesii) — shrub with white blooms

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