Viburnum lantana 'Mohican'

Also called:

Wayfaring Tree

Botanical Description

Plant Family:

Adoxaceae

Deciduous

Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')

Oregon Native?

West State Native?

Europe

Flower:

White

Blooms from :

May

to:

Jun

Small white flowers in flat-topped clusters bloom in spring; 3-5 " diameter. Flowers give way in July to red, berry-like drupes which hold their showy color for about a month before turning black.

Foliage:

Dark Green

Thick, leathery, rough-textured, finely toothed, ovate, dark green leaves 2-5" long with rounded to cordate bases. Leaves turn dark green with purplish-red tones in fall.

Site Selection

Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:

Water Needs:

Sun Needs:

Partial Sun

Deer Resistant?

Yes

Firewise?

Yes

Height:

7-8'

Spread:

7-10'

Growth Rate:

Native Habitat:

Soil Needs

Grow in average well drained soils. tolerates dry soil once established.

Fertilizer Needs:

Tolerates alkaline conditions better than other species of viburnum.

Recommended Mulch:

Wildlife Uses

Attracts Pollinators?

Yes

Attracts Birds?

Yes

Supports Butterflies?

Yes

Wildlife use description: