Viburnum carlesii ‘Aurora’

Korean Spice Viburnum, Arrowwood

Deciduous Shrub

"Outstanding Qualities
Cushions of dark pink buds open to pastel pink and impart a wonderful fragrance in early spring. Along with its springtime attributes the foliage of Viburnum carlesii 'Aurora' often turns red in autumn. This medium-sized shrub makes a great focal point or use in a mixed hedge or border.

Culture Notes
This tough shrub grows best in full sun, but will tolerate light or open shade. It prefers well-drained soil, but will tolerate sandy sites or clay if the drainage is adequate. It is drought tolerant once established, but flowering will be more profuse if it receives occasional water during dry weather. Little pruning is needed to maintain an attractive plant."—Courtesy Great Plant Picks

Growing Conditions

Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7

Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Filtered Sun

Water Needs: Average

Description

Size: 36 - 72 tall x 36 - 72 wide
Shape / Form: Rounded
Foliage Texture: Medium
Foliage Quality: Medium

Features: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Fall Color, Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Showy Fruit or Berry, Attracts Birds

Foliage Color: Green
Fall Color: Red Orange, Red

Flower Color: Pink, White
Bloom Season: Spring
Flower Shape: Cluster

Fruit Description: Black, Red, Showy / Decorative

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Food for Foraging Wildlife, Hedges and Screens, Mixed Border
Special Situations: Courtyard / Urban Garden
Wildlife: Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Spring, Fall
Position / Role: mid-plane filler
Plant Behavior: Slow Growing
Collections: Great Plant Pick, RHS Award of Garden Merit

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low


Perfect Partners

Carex oshimensis 'Everest' | Everest Weeping Sedge
Lonicera pileata | box-leaf honeysuckle