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Viburnum carlesii

Korean Spice Viburnum

Deciduous shrub native to East Asia, celebrated for intensely fragrant pink-white spring blooms and vibrant red autumn foliage. Hardy temperate plant.

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Pot Size 11-12 in

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Plant Details

Common Name	Korean Spice Viburnum
Family	Adoxaceae
Genus	Viburnum
Species	Carlesii
Origin	China / Korea
Blooming	Spring, fragrant white to pink flowers
Leaf Color	Emerald green turning red/purple in autumn
Sunlight	Shade / Half-shade
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	check Yes

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Care & Maintenance

terrain

Soil

Rich, moist, well-drained loam with organic matter.

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Watering

Regular watering during establishment. Drought tolerant once mature but prefers consistent moisture without waterlogging.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade for optimal flowering and fall color retention.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges.

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Pruning

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape; avoid heavy pruning as flowers form on old wood.

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months

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Dec

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

14° – 86°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

40% – 80%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

2500 – 50000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

1200 – 3000

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

45% – 70%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

350 – 2000

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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