Korean Spice Viburnum
Best low-maintenance shrub for gardeners seeking fragrant blooms and deer resistance.
The Korean Spice Viburnum is a deciduous shrub celebrated for its intensely fragrant, pinkish-white spring blooms. Its glossy green foliage turns a striking reddish-purple in the fall, offering year-round visual appeal. This low-maintenance shrub forms a dense, rounded habit, perfect for borders or as a specimen plant. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, and is also deer-resistant, making it a practical and beautiful addition to any landscape.
$46.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2598
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+19%
Above average
Height
46
/ to feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking an early, fragrant seasonal welcome
- Landscapers needing visual interest during late winter
- Urban homeowners with limited garden space
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in humid climates without proper airflow
- Low-maintenance owners who dislike regular pruning
- Impatient gardeners wanting immediate landscape maturity
Performance breakdown
Fragrance potency
The intoxicating spring scent is among the best in the category.
Seasonal versatility
Provides reliable visual interest from spring blooms through autumn foliage.
Maintenance requirements
A low-effort shrub that thrives with minimal pruning and care.
Pest resistance
Deer tend to avoid this variety, protecting your landscape investment.
Growth habit
Maintains a tidy, rounded shape that fits perfectly into smaller gardens.
Environmental adaptability
Flexible light requirements make it easy to place in most yards.
Key Specs
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
4 to 6 feet
Bloom Season
Spring
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Soil Type
Well-drained soil
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Fragrant Flowers
Yes
Deer Resistant
Yes
Features
- Intensely fragrant spring blooms
- Attractive fall foliage color
- Dense, rounded growth habit
- Deer resistant
- Low-maintenance care
- Suitable for borders and specimen planting
- Provides year-round interest
- Fragrant flowers
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the exceptional quality and immediate vigor of the plants received from Holly Days Nursery. The primary delight centers on the intense, sweet fragrance of the Korean Spice Viburnum, often described as a garden essential that delivers significant sensory impact early in the season. Reviewers frequently note the plant's robust health upon arrival and its reliable establishment, confirming excellent value for a premium ornamental shrub. This viburnum is highly regarded for transforming the spring garden experience.
Know before you buy
This shrub typically reaches a mature height and spread of 4 to 6 feet. Its dense, rounded growth habit makes it a manageable choice for smaller garden spaces or foundation plantings.
No, it is considered a low-maintenance plant. Once established, it requires minimal care, though you may want to prune it lightly after it finishes blooming in the spring to maintain its shape.
The Korean Spice Viburnum is generally deer-resistant. While no plant is completely deer-proof, it is rarely a target for hungry deer compared to other landscape shrubs.
Yes, this variety is container-friendly. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage and is large enough to accommodate its 4 to 6-foot spread as it matures.
It performs best in full sun to partial shade. Providing at least six hours of sunlight will help ensure the most prolific and fragrant spring blooms.
As a deciduous shrub, it will lose its leaves in the winter. However, its attractive reddish-purple fall color provides a final burst of interest before the plant goes dormant.
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