Around the neighborhood, these shrubs are quite common. Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii) is a spring flowering shrub with snowball shaped clusters of blooms. The delightful fragrance attracts the eye. Copyright 2026 Pamela BreitbergThe buds of the Korean Spice Viburnum begin quite tiny and seed-like. They open to pale pink or a blushing-white bundles of flowers. As a child I called them Snowballs; and yes, we used to tosss these beauties at each other in play. This shrub was beginning to bloom as it overlooked Lake Michigan. Copyright 2026 Pamela BreitbergFlowers are prolific on each shrub. Copyright 2026 Pamela BreitbergHere, a few flowers have opened. Soon the entire natural bouquet will be in bloom. Copyright 2026 Pamela Breitberg
