Spice Island™ Korean Spice Viburnum — Viburnum carlesii

Spice Island™ Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii 'Select A') is widely regarded as producing the most intensely fragrant flowers of any flowering shrub — a compact, rounded deciduous shrub that bursts into bloom in mid spring with large, ball-like clusters of pure white flowers opening from deep pink buds, releasing a rich, spicy-sweet perfume that can be detected from a distance. A key distinguishing trait of Spice Island is that it blooms later than most viburnums — after the foliage has fully emerged — creating a stunning contrast between the white flower clusters and the deep green, serrated foliage. Then in fall, the entire shrub transforms again as the foliage turns rich shades of deep wine and burgundy, providing a second season of outstanding ornamental interest. Thrives in moist, well-drained soils in full to part sun. Hardy to Zone 4.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low to Medium Maintenance. Moist, well-drained soils preferred. Watch for aphids and viburnum leaf beetle.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Foundation Plantings, and Woodland Gardens.

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