A deciduous flowering shrub with intense, fragrant white spring flowers and brilliant red-orange to burgundy fall color. Planted in full sun to part shade with moist, well-drained soil. Large snowball-like blooms appear in early spring and attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Deer resistant. Blooms on old wood. To produce berries, another carlesii cultivar is needed.
Botanical Name- Viburnum carlesii ‘SMNVCST’ Pronunciation- vy-BUR-num karl-EE-see-eye Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Medium moist, well-drained soil Current Size- 2 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Limelight Panicle Hydrangea TF Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – Yearly Care Instructions- Prune after flowering to maintain shape. Needs moderate watering and well-drained soil. A balanced fertilizer in spring helps produce fragrant blooms. Trimming Instructions- Prune right after flowering, removing spent blooms and shaping lightly. Avoid heavy cuts to preserve next year’s buds. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. In clay, add organic matter to improve root development and flowering. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Viburnum leaf beetle, aphids
