Koreanspice Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Koreanspice Viburnum
Viburnum carlesii

Koreanspice Viburnum flowers
Koreanspice Viburnum flowers
 
Features
Very fragrant flowers in rounded clusters; flowers are pink in bud, opening to white (mid-spring); fruit change from red to black in late summer (not very showy); autumn color is wine red. 
 
Culture
Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil is best; prefers slightly acid soil. 
 
Cultivars
  • 'Aurora - 6-8 feet tall, pinkish white flowers in clusters larger than those of the species, fragrant.
  • 'Compactum' - 4 feet tall.
 
 
Mature Height
4-6 Feet
 
Size
Small
 
 
Mature Width
4-6 Feet
 
Mature Form
Rounded and dense 
 
Native To:
Korea 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 7 
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
Wind
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Uses
Border
Foundation
Massing
Specimen
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Purple
Red
 
 
Pests and Problems
 
Additional Notes
Viburnums tend to be multi-season plants with ornamental value throughout a large part of the season.

 

 
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