The oval leaves are dark green with serrated edges.
It is one of the more trouble-free of all shrubs.
If planting multiple shrubs, space them 4 to 6 feet apart to ensure good air circulation.
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Light
Plant this shrub in full sun or partial shade.
A sunnier location will lead to more profuse flowering.
Soil
These bushes grow best in the moist but well-drained soil with a slightly acidicsoil pH.
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They do not do well in very wet soil.
Water
Maintain evenly moist soil with regular watering.
They prefer humid climates, but will tolerate dry conditions.
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Don’t feed late in summer because this can force new growth that can be damaged by fall frost.
Simply cut the branch tips to promote further branching and a bushier look.
Also, remove any dead branches and those that rub against each other.
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Use a potting mix that is slightly acidic and well-draining.
A mixture of standard potting soil and perlite or sand works well.
A potted viburnum will need more frequent watering and feeding than an in-ground shrub.
Plan on watering at least twice a week and feeding monthly.
With all viburnums, withhold water and fertilizer as fall progresses.
However, viburnums generally recover nicely from some winter dieback.
But one problem you may experience is leaf curl at the tips of branches.
Keeping the plant in good health often prevents these insects from gaining a foothold.
Diseased plant parts should be cut away and discarded.
Beyond that line, the shrub will quickly make you pay for your miserly approach to water.
Viburnum carlesiiis in theMoschatelfamily of plants, which also includes elderberry (Sambucus spp.).
Korean spice viburnum is an excellent choice for wherever you want early spring color and outstanding aroma.
For example, you might include these shrubs in yourentryway landscapingor as foundation shrubs to fully appreciate their scent.
They also work well planted in groups or with other bushes in shrub islandssome varieties even make good hedges.
And they are generally considered to be resistant to deer and rabbit browsing.
Viburnum carlesii.Missouri Botanical Garden.
North Carolina State Extension.
How to Root Viburnum Cuttings.
How to Grow Viburnum in the Garden and In the Pot.
Cornell University
Viburnum Crown Borer.
