Big Blooms and an Intoxicating Fragrance

With fabulous floral displays (in both sight and smell), multi-season interest, and excellent durability, the Spice™ series of Koreanspice viburnum is easy to love, and its newest addition is no exception!

Arriving in spring, Spice Cowboy® Koreanspice viburnum (Viburnum carlesii) makes an immediate statement with massive, snowball-like flowers that fill the air with a spicy-sweet scent. In fall, the foliage steals the attention, turning heads with its vibrant red-orange hue. 

Spice Cowboy viburnum is the largest of the three varieties, growing between 6 to 10 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide. Its size alone gives it a strong presence in the landscape, but it’s the ornamental display that makes it truly impactful. Whether grown as a big shrub or trained into a small multi-stemmed tree, you won’t be able to take your eyes off it!

Spice Cowboy viburnum is suited to USDA zones 4-8. It enjoys full to part sun and grows nicely in any well-draining soil, including those with a slightly acidic pH. If deer are frequent visitors to your garden, this plant is a smart pick; its strong scent and bitter taste help keep it untouched.

Note: Requires a pollinator to produce berries, such as Spice Baby or Spice Girl viburnum.

You’ve Got a New Plant—What’s Next? 

Getting a new shrub planted and properly established is a crucial step in setting it up for success. Kristina knows this, which is why she created this great video filled with tips and techniques to ensure your new plant gets the best possible start for a healthy future.