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Megan Mathey
Grand Haven, Michigan

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SPICE COWBOY™

Koreanspice viburnum

Viburnum carlesii

'SMNVCST'

PPAF; CBRAF

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Spice Cowboy koreanspice viburnum with white cluster of flowers amid dark green foliage. "} Spice Cowboy koreanspice viburnum with white flowers and long branches in a landscape. Spice Cowboy koreanspice viburnum trained into a small tree with white flowers in a landscape. Orange fall foliage of Spice Cowboy koreanspice viburnum in a landscape.
  • 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

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.