Habit is rounded, bushy, and dense.Blooms in early spring with very fragrant, 2-3″flowers opening from pink buds.Foliage isdark green changing to a rich wine red in the fall. Easy to grow with a slow growth rate. Botanical Name- Viburnum carlesii Pronunciation- vy-BUR-num karl-EE-see-eye Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 6 ft Mature Height- 6 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, enriched soil Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Pinkish white Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Heuchera ‘Berry Smoothie’ – pink foliage offset, partial sun synergy Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C29 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
