General Culture:
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prune immediately after flowering since flower buds form in summer for the following year.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
This Koreanspice viburnum cultivar is a compact, slow-growing, rounded, deciduous shrub which typically matures 3-4' tall with a similar spread. Pink buds open in spring (early April in the St. Louis area) to sweetly fragrant white flowers which are arranged in snowball-like clusters (hemispherical cymes) to 3" across. Flowers give way to non-showy, berry-like drupes which mature to blue-black in late summer. Broad ovate, serrate, dark green leaves (to 4" long). Foliage usually turns dull red in fall, but may sometimes display attractive shades of wine-red to burgundy.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems. Reportedly has good resistance to leaf spot. Powdery mildew can be an occasional problem.
Uses:
Plant in groups or mix with other broadleaf shrubs. Shrub border or foundation plant. May be grown as a hedge. Attractive, highly fragrant flowers are best feature.
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