Scientific Name: Viburnum carlesii
Common Name: Koreanspice viburnum
Native Range: Korea, Japan
Zone: 4 to 7
Plant type & Form: Deciduous shrub that is upright and rounded
Height: 4.00 to 6.00 feet
Spread: 4.00 to 7.00 feet
Bloom Time: March – April
Bloom Description: White
Flower: Red buds turn into pink then white snowball-like clusters, very fragrant
Fruit: berry-like drupes that turn blue-black in late summer
Leaf: Broad ovate, serrate, dark green leaves up to 4″ long – turn red in fall
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Soil type & pH: average, well-drained soils
Maintenance: Low
Suggested Use: Plant as a shrub border, foundation plant, or a hedge
Tolerates: Black Walnut
Notes: Slow-growing
Identification notes: This plant has an opposite leaf arrangement and very fragrant blooms. Look for pale green leaves that are slightly fuzzy. The stems and buds are also have a fine fuzz (pubescents).
Information gathered from Missouri Botanical Garden
