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Viburnum carlesii
Korean Spice Viburnum
Origin: Korea and Japan.
Mike's
Opinion
"
One of the best Viburnums in my estimation. A well behaved rounded formed shrub of medium stature making it suitable for most types of landscapes. The flowers are of course the highlight of this plant, small rounded clusters that are deeply fragrant. I suggest planting it close to a patio or entrance where the full benefits of its scent can be enjoyed.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
"
| Family |
| Viburnaceae (Adoxaceae) |
| Genus |
| Viburnum |
| Species |
| carlesii |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 7 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2a - 7a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -35 -(-12) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -30 - 10 |
| Height |
| 1.2 - 1.8 m |
| Spread |
| 1.2 - 2.1 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| An attractive shrub that is tolerant to adverse conditions and fairly easy to maintain. |
| Landscape |
| Flower borders and beds, hedges and screens. |
| Cultivation |
| Best grown in most moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils. Prune right after flowering. Cut older branches back to encourage growth. |
| Shape |
| Medium-sized, upright, bushy, rounded deciduous shrub. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| ID Characteristic |
| Fragrant, showy blooms with leaves with a texture of a fine sandpaper. |
| Pests |
| Bacterial leaf spot and powdery mildew. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Round clusters of buds open to strongly scented flowers in late spring. |
| Leaf Description |
| Oval-shaped with short, white hairs. |
| Flower Description |
| Very fragrant, five petaled, that form clusters on the stem. |
| Fruit Description |
| Flower buds give way to oval, bright fruits in dense upward clusters. |
| Colour Description |
| Dark green leaves. Red buds. Pink flowers that turn white during bloom. Bright red fruit ripen to black in late summer. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The A.M. Cuddy Garden, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. The Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada and the Royal Botanical Gardens, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Softwood cuttings in summer. |
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