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Meet the Breeder
Megan Mathey
Grand Haven, Michigan
SPICE COWBOY™
Koreanspice viburnum
Viburnum carlesii
'SMNVCST'
PPAF; CBRAF
- Huge fragrant flowers
- Excellent fall color
- Versatile habit
- Description
Whoa! Koreanspice viburnum (Viburnum carlesii) is already known for fabulous flowers, but Spice Cowboy viburnum outdoes them all, with giant snowball flowers of a truly remarkable size and the delicious spicy-sweet fragrance that makes it such a perennial favorite. Fabulous orange-red fall color substantially expands season of interest. This fast-growing selection can be trained into a small tree or grown as a large shrub- either way, it will turn heads.
- USDA Zone
- 4 - 8 (-40°F/-40°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 6-10'
- Width
- 4-5'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Color
- Green
- Liner Sizes
- 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn
General Care
Soil
Adaptable, but moist, well-drained soils are preferred. Avoid wet conditions.Pruning
Blooms on old wood - prune after flowering if desired.Uses
Specimen plant; foundation plantings; mixed borders.Growing Tips
Shade tolerant, though flowering and fall color is best with a minimum of 4-6 hours of sun each day.Features: New, Fall interest, Fragrant, Clay soil, Deer resistant
Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Koreanspice viburnum, 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: New, Fall interest, Fragrant, Clay soil, Deer resistant
Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Koreanspice viburnum, 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