Viburnum carlesii
Koreanspice Viburnum
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Koreanspice Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii) - Description
Viburnum carlesii (common names Arrowwood, Koreanspice viburnum) is a species of flowering plant in the family Adoxaceae (formerly Caprifoliaceae), native to Korea and Japan (Tsushima Island). Growing to 2 m (7 ft) tall and broad, it is a bushy deciduous shrub with oval leaves which are copper-coloured when young. Round clusters of red buds open to strongly-scented, pale pink flowers in late spring.
Koreanspice Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii) - Blooming
Blooms tubular flowers followed by ovoid red, blue, or black fruits. Some species produced flowers with fertile central flowers surrounded by sterile ray florets. Many are self incompatible. Fruiting is best when several seedlings of the same species are planted together, allowing cross pollination to occur.
Koreanspice Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii) - Growth
Evergreen, semi-evergreen, and deciduous shrubs and some trees. Viburnums do well in sun or part shade. Height varies depending on variety, but one species will grow to approx. 30 ft. tall. Viburnum works well in shrub border or woodland garden. Plants attract wildlife.
Koreanspice Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii) - Planting
Propagate from the seed in fall. Sow in containers in a cold frame or in a seedbed. Can also propagate deciduous plants from greenwood cuttings, and evergreens from semi-ripe cuttings, in summer.
Koreanspice Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii) - Pest
Aphids, weevils, Japanese beetles, tree hoppers, scale insects, and mealybugs. Viburnum is also prone to powdery mildew, downy mildew, rust, wood rot, and gray mold.
Koreanspice Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii) - Interesting facts
The flowers are sometimes fragrant. The fruits are toxic and can cause stomach discomfort upon consumption. Deciduous species color nicely in fall.
Koreanspice Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii) - Soil and irrigation
Most Viburnum species require regular irrigation and will tolerate alkaline and acidic soils.
