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| Viburnum carlesii
Koreanspice viburnumCulture: Like most viburnums, the Koreanspice viburnum performs best in a slightly acidic site with moist, well-drained soil. For best results, it should be planted as a balled-and-burlapped shrub or as a young bare-root plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade, and should only be pruned after it is finished flowering, although pruning is not typically needed. Bacterial leaf spot can affect this species, although injury is minor. Nematodes can be a problem in the South. Viburnum carlesii is a wonderful plant for its showy, fragrant flowers. However, it is not as adaptable as the Viburnum x burkwoodii or Viburnum x juddii. The Koreanspice viburnum has multiple uses in the landscape; it makes a nice specimen plant, or works well in a foundation planting or shrub border. There are several available cultivars. Among these is 'Aurora,' which has nearly red flower buds and very fragrant white flowers. 'Aurora' grows to be six feet tall by six or more feet wide at maturity. For a dwarf selection, 'Compactum' is a popular choice, growing only 3 to 4'. 'Cayuga' is a backcross with Viburnum x carlecephalum (V. carlesii x V. macrocephalum) that has larger flower clusters and resistance to bacterial leaf spot and powdery mildew. |
