Dwarf Korean Spice Viburnum
Viburnum carlesii 'Compactum'
Adoxaceae
Growth habit
Shrub
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Source of plant
Fairweather Gardens, Ambleside Gardens, Environmentals
Description
One of the best dwarf clones available but is rarely found in modern landscapes; it grows 2.5 to 3.5' highand wide and produces exceptionally dark green leaves, and flowers about the same size as the species; shows greater resistance to leaf spot; introduced by Hoogendoorn Nurseries, Inc., Newport, RI in 1953.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
fragrance, growth habit