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Viburnum - Koreanspice
Viburnum carlesii
'SMVCB'
PP#25,872; CBR#5307
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- Fragrant
- Compact
- Vigorous
- Description
Compact and fragrant. With its fragrant spring blooms and attractive habit, compact Spice Baby™ Koreanspice viburnum brings greater versatility to this always-popular genus. Stronger growing than other compact varieties, it's an ideal way to bring the intoxicating fragrance of Koreanspice viburnum to small spaces.
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- USDA Zone
- 4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 3.5 - 5'
- Width
- 3.5 - 5'
- Finish Time
- 1.5 seasons
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Early spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Color
- Green
- Liner Sizes
- 2 1/4"
General Care
Soil
Though adaptable to most soils aside from those that are very wet, this species prefers moist but well-drained and slightly acidic conditions.Pruning
Blooms on old wood - prune after flowering if desired.Uses
Specimen plant; mixed borders; foundation plantings.Growing Tips
Shade tolerant, though flowering and fall color is best with a minimum of 4-6 hours of sun each day.Features: Fall interest, Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Fragrant, Dwarf, Compact
Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum - Koreanspice, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage
Features: Fall interest, Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Fragrant, Dwarf, Compact
Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum - Koreanspice, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage