Species Koreanspice viburnum

Koreanspice viburnum

Viburnum carlesii 'Compactum'

Koreanspice Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii 'Compactum') is an evergreen shrub that will bring joy to any garden. It has deep green foliage that turns a lovely bronze in the winter and produces fragrant white flowers in the spring. This shamrock-shaped shrub is small in size and is often used for borders or hedges. Its compact form makes it perfect for small spaces and containers. After flowering, bright red fruits appear which attract birds and wildlife. This species is disease and pest-resistant, and is tolerant to heat, dryness and humidity. This versatile beauty will bring beauty and structure to any outdoor space.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 7

Flowers:

White Flowers In Spring

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Fruits:

blue,black Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Water Koreanspice viburnum (Viburnum carlesii 'Compactum') consistently during its first growing season, giving it 1 to 2 inches of water weekly. After it has become established, reduce watering to every 2 to 3 weeks, or until the soil has become dry. In periods of extreme drought, water every 3 to 4 weeks. In climates with a good amount of rainfall, no additional watering will be required during autumn and winter.

sunlight

Koreanspice viburnum (Viburnum carlesii 'Compactum') should be grown in an area that receives full sunlight to partial shade. They prefer at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day when planted in full sunlight. In partial shade, they should receive 4 hours of sunlight and the rest of the day in the shade. This type of viburnum can even be grown in full shade but won’t produce as many flowers or berries as it would with more sunlight.

pruning

Koreanspice viburnum should be pruned in late winter or early spring, before it begins to bud. Pruning helps to maintain the desired size and shape. Light pruning of Viburnum carlesii 'Compactum' is recommended once a year to encourage new growth. This means that all of the growth that has occurred during the past season (or possibly 2) should be removed. Shoots from the base of the plant should be pruned to the ground to encourage new, dense shrub growth. Pruning older plants should include removing older woody shoots to reveal the fresh foliage below and maintain an attractive overall shape and form. Be sure to use sterilized pruning shears and dispose of clippings after pruning.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Viburnum carlesii 'Compactum' is in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.

Starts Flowering

Koreanspice viburnum typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Viburnum carlesii 'Compactum' is in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.

Hardiness Map