I have Korean Spice, perfumes the entire yard. They would be fresh cuttings. Phyllis

If you haven't mulched the shrub (not against the stems, but starting out a few inches), do that. I use shredded hardwood from a wood shop since that's what's available to me, but any organic material (compost, bark mulch, wood chips from the utility company's line trimming, pine needles, etc) will help keep the moisture even, so the plant will do better. Mine is in full sun, but is mulched. It gets no water or fertilizer, and it has healthy green leaves, even this late in the year. It will turn that lovely deep red and some orange in the later fall. Mine probably doesn't need extra water since we haven't gone more than 3 weeks without a soaking rain, but if yours seems to need water (check the soil via Ken's method of sticking your finger in the soil) then give it a long, slow soak relatively infrequently. It should look better next year with mulch and water if needed during long dry spells.

Hi, I have a Viburnum carlcephalum that I just love. The Korean Spice is one if its parents so it has similar qualities, one being an amazing fragrance. I also have another Viburnum, 'Chicago Luster.' It is very pretty, but it doesn't have a fragrance. Your probably right about the maple keeping your shrub smaller. It still looks pretty though! Here's a pic of my V. carlcephalum from yesterday. Remy

You mean viburnum carlesii, right? Have seen v. juddii listed as Korean Spice, too, so it gets confusing. To add to that, have heard the latter is also very fragrant and better for cold climates than carlesii, and I know people who have one and love theirs. The place below has a couple different kinds of carlesii. I have a newish 'Aurora' that had a very nice, potent scent in spring and is growing quickly in spite of the fact that any mail order plant is probably going to be pretty small. If you want to start with a good sized one, I'd shop around your area because there's a good chance a local nursery might have it. If you can stand to wait till next spring, you might even be able to smell for yourself! Good luck!!! Here is a link that might be useful: Bluestone