The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: American Spice™ Burkwood viburnum

Family: Caprifoliaceae (honeysuckle family)

Distribution: hybrid: selection of Viburnum carlesii × V. utile

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5

Life form: Deciduous shrub/Subshrub

Plant Patent Info.: PP17,751; 22 May, 2007

Comments: A deciduous, multi-stemmed, compact selection growing up to 6" a year. Growing smaller than is typical for this hybrid group, the original plant was 4' high and 5' wide after 14 years. Deep green, glossy foliage remains crinkled all summer long. Profuse coral pink buds in April mature into 3-5" wide clusters of sparkling white, spicy fragrant flowers. Fall colors are a kaleidoscope of orange, scarlet, yellow and green and remain effective into November.