Purchased for the color & size. These are ok . Bottom half of shrubs are dead. Charle Brown shrubs
Koreanspice Viburnum
Koreanspice Viburnum
$66.75
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Quantity
Low stock: 2 left
Viburnum carlesii
Choose Koreanspice Viburnum if spring fragrance near a door, patio, or walkway matters most. The tradeoff: it is not a narrow shrub or evergreen screen, so give it room and do not rely on it for winter privacy.
Buy This If
- You want strong spring fragrance.
- You have room for a rounded shrub.
- You value fall leaf color.
Skip This If
- You need evergreen privacy.
- The bed is narrow.
- Soil stays wet.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | It earns its place with strong spring fragrance, clean foliage, and good fall color, but the flower show is seasonal. |
| Growth Rate | B | It grows at a steady pace, which is useful for shaping but not fast enough for quick coverage. |
| Maintenance | B+ | It usually needs only light pruning after bloom and basic watering while establishing. |
| Deer Resistance | B | It has good deer resistance for our area, though hungry deer can still sample almost any shrub. |
| Small Space Fit | C+ | It works in average beds but becomes too full for tight corners, narrow entries, or cramped walkways. |
| Screening Value | C | It can soften views in season, but it is deciduous and not the right pick for dependable privacy. |
Compare It To
Spice Baby Koreanspice Viburnum
Choose Spice Baby Koreanspice Viburnum for tighter foundation beds; choose Koreanspice Viburnum when you have more room and want the classic rounded shrub form.
Spice Girl® Koreanspice Viburnum
Choose Spice Girl® Koreanspice Viburnum if you want a named selection with strong fragrance; choose Koreanspice Viburnum for a straightforward, traditional option.
Ruby Spice Summersweet
Choose Ruby Spice Summersweet for later bloom and damper soils; choose Koreanspice Viburnum for earlier fragrance and drier average beds.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Koreanspice Viburnum where people will actually pass by it in spring, not hidden in the back corner, because fragrance is the main reason to plant it.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 7 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 7 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4b-8a |
| Spacing | 7 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, dense |
Customers Usually Ask
How fragrant is it?
Very fragrant in spring, especially near walks, doors, patios, and open windows.
When should I prune it?
Prune lightly right after flowering so you do not remove next spring's buds.
Will it give me berries?
Do not buy it mainly for berries; buy it for fragrance, shape, and fall color.
Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31115
