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Korean Spice Viburnum

Exceptional Spring Fragrance
Attractive Fall Color
Rounded Landscape Form

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Korean Spice Viburnum

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Korean Spice Viburnum

Korean Spice Viburnum is a beloved flowering shrub prized for its highly fragrant spring blooms, attractive rounded habit, and outstanding seasonal appeal. Clusters of pink buds open to white flowers, creating a striking display while filling the garden with a rich, spicy fragrance that makes this shrub a standout landscape choice.

Why choose Korean Spice Viburnum?

Korean Spice Viburnum is valued for one of the most memorable flower fragrances found in landscape shrubs. In spring, the plant becomes covered with clusters of pink buds that open to fragrant white blooms, creating both visual and sensory appeal. Beyond flowering, it offers attractive foliage through summer and rich burgundy-red fall color. Its manageable size, multi-season interest, and suitability for specimen plantings, mixed borders, and foundation beds make it a versatile favorite for home landscapes.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Viburnum carlesii
Common Name: Korean Spice Viburnum
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Habit: Rounded, dense, mounded shrub

Korean Spice Viburnum Additional Information

Korean Spice Viburnum is best known for its intensely fragrant spring flowers, which emerge from decorative pink flower buds before opening into rounded clusters of white blooms. Flowering typically occurs in mid to late spring and can perfume entire garden spaces when planted near walkways, patios, or entryways.

The shrub develops attractive green foliage throughout the growing season, creating a dense backdrop for other landscape plants. As temperatures cool, leaves often transition to shades of burgundy, red, and purple, extending its ornamental value well into autumn. As a deciduous shrub, it sheds its foliage for winter before producing fresh growth each spring.

Following flowering, small ornamental fruits may develop and add seasonal interest. Korean Spice Viburnum serves beautifully as a specimen plant, flowering hedge, foundation shrub, or component of mixed borders. Minimal pruning is generally needed beyond occasional shaping after flowering, allowing gardeners to enjoy years of dependable beauty and fragrance with relatively simple care.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Select a location where the spring fragrance can be appreciated near patios, walkways, or outdoor living spaces.

2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish strong roots. Once established, provide supplemental moisture during prolonged dry periods.

3. Mulching: Apply a layer of organic mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture, moderate soil temperatures, and improve soil quality over time.

4. Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering if shaping is desired. Since flower buds develop on older wood, post-bloom pruning helps preserve next season’s blooms.

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FAQs

When does Korean Spice Viburnum bloom?
Korean Spice Viburnum typically flowers in mid to late spring, producing clusters of highly fragrant blooms.
What makes Korean Spice Viburnum popular?
Its exceptional spicy-sweet fragrance, attractive flower clusters, and beautiful fall foliage make it one of the most sought-after flowering shrubs.
Does Korean Spice Viburnum provide fall color?
Yes. The foliage often develops rich shades of burgundy, red, and purple during autumn.

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Flowering
Lush Foliage
Curb Appeal

Mature Height	Large: Up to 6 ft
Mature Spread	5-10 ft
Growth Rate	Slow
Deer Resistant	Usually
Botanical Name	Viburnum carlesii 'Korean Spice'
Bloom Time	Early Spring
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Family	Adoxaceae
Flower Color	White
Light Needs	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#5 Container

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Growing Zones 4-7 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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