Overview
Viburnum carlesii 'Aurora' is a deciduous shrub in the genus Viburnum, part of the Viburnaceae family. Viburnum carlesii 'Aurora' 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 garden shrub, borders and hedging. It is native to Korea and Japan.
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, well-drained
- Exposure
- sheltered to exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Viburnum carlesii 'Aurora' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- deciduous shrub
- Suggested uses
- garden shrub, borders, hedging
- Native to
- Korea, Japan
- Fragrance
- strongly fragrant flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Viburnum carlesii 'Aurora'
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types; benefits from mulching
- Pruning
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood
- Propagation
- semi-ripe cuttings in summer, layering
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Viburnum carlesii 'Aurora'?
Prefers moist, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types; benefits from mulching.
Where is the best place to plant Viburnum carlesii 'Aurora'?
Viburnum carlesii 'Aurora' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered to exposed positions.
What soil does Viburnum carlesii 'Aurora' need?
Viburnum carlesii 'Aurora' grows best in loamy and well-drained soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist to well-drained.
How do I prune Viburnum carlesii 'Aurora'?
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
Is Viburnum carlesii 'Aurora' hardy in the UK?
Viburnum carlesii 'Aurora' 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 'Aurora'?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer, layering.
