Overview
Viburnum carlesii is a deciduous shrub in the genus Viburnum, part of the Viburnaceae family. Viburnum carlesii grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loamy and well-drained soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include hedging, borders and foundation planting. It is native to China Southeast, Japan and Korea.
About
Viburnum carlesii, the arrowwood or Korean spice viburnum, is a species of flowering plant in the family Adoxaceae, native to Korea and Japan and naturalised in Ohio, US. Growing to 2 m (7 ft) tall and broad, it is a bushy deciduous shrub with oval leaves which are copper-coloured when young.
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About the genus
Viburnum is a genus of about 150–175 species of flowering plants in the family Viburnaceae. Its current classification is based on molecular phylogeny. It was previously included in the family Caprifoliaceae.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Viburnum
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- loamy, well-drained
- Soil pH
- acidic, neutral, alkaline
- Soil moisture
- moist
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Viburnum carlesii size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- deciduous shrub
- Suggested uses
- hedging, borders, foundation planting
- Native to
- China Southeast, Japan, Korea
- Fragrance
- strong, sweet, spicy
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Viburnum carlesii
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Tolerates a range of soil types.
- Pruning
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
- Propagation
- softwood cuttings, semi-hardwood cuttings, layering
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Viburnum carlesii?
Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Tolerates a range of soil types.
Where is the best place to plant Viburnum carlesii?
Viburnum carlesii prefers full sun and partial shade.
What soil does Viburnum carlesii need?
Viburnum carlesii grows best in loamy and well-drained soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Viburnum carlesii?
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
Is Viburnum carlesii hardy in the UK?
Viburnum carlesii has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Viburnum carlesii?
Softwood cuttings, semi-hardwood cuttings, layering.
