Water
Water regularly, especially during dry periods and when the plant is establishing. Aim for consistently moist, but not waterlogged, soil. Reduce watering in winter.
Check soil moisture by inserting a finger about 2-3 cm deep; water if dry.
Also known as Carles' Arrowwood · Carles' Viburnum · Koreanspice Viburnum
Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii) is a deciduous shrub famed for its intensely fragrant, pinkish-white flowers in spring, followed by red to black fruit.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Part Shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates light shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, not soggy. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained loam, Clay loam
50% intensity
Cold Hardy
25% intensity
Hardy in USDA zones 4-8. Tolerates a range of temperatures.
Low to Moderate
25% intensity
Fertilize annually in spring with compost or balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry periods and when the plant is establishing. Aim for consistently moist, but not waterlogged, soil. Reduce watering in winter.
Check soil moisture by inserting a finger about 2-3 cm deep; water if dry.
Prune immediately after flowering to shape the plant and remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Avoid heavy pruning in late summer or fall, as this can remove the flower buds for the following year.
Light thinning is generally best.
Propagate from softwood cuttings taken in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in mid-summer. Rooting hormone can improve success rates.
Alternatively, propagate from seed, though it may take longer to establish and flower.
Repotting is generally not necessary for established landscape plants. For container-grown specimens, repot every 2-3 years in spring before new growth begins. Use a good quality, well-draining potting mix.
Ensure the new container has adequate drainage holes.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii)
Where Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Dipsacales |
| Family | Viburnaceae |
| Genus | Viburnum |
| Species | Viburnum carlesii |
Similar in genus Viburnum
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