Viburnum carlesii
Viburnum carlesii

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Lower Risk
Risk to human or animal healthSpread long distances by birds

Viburnum carlesii (Korean Spice Viburnum, Korean Viburnum)

( Solenolantana carlesii )

This plant is a bushy, medium sized deciduous shrub, native to Korea and Japan. It has been in the ornamental trade in Australia since 1920 and has not become naturalised in that time. Although there is a moderate level of climate match between its native range and NSW. There is no evidence of it being invasive anywhere in the world but some of its close relatives such as V. dilatatum, V. plicatum and V. sieboldii are considered invasive in the Mid-Atlantic region of USA. Viburnum carlesii reproduces by seed which are dispersed by birds. The fruit may cause mild stomach upsets in humans if eaten. Korean Spice Viburnum produces fragrant creamy pink blossoms.