Mohican Viburnum
Viburnum lantana L. 'Mohican'
Planted 2011
The Mohican Viburnum is a viburnum that does better in dry soils and is more drought tolerant than other viburnums. It has white flowers and fruit that is orange-red for several weeks before turning black. In the fall its foliage is a purple-red color.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ft. | 8 ft. | 4-7 | Medium | Low |
Leaf
Opposite, simple, ovate. 2-5" long. Dark, dull green. Leathery with uniform serrations. Fall color is purple-red.
Fruit
Pitted, orange-red fruit maturing to a black color over several weeks.
Flower
White, no fragrance. 3-5" in diameter. Flat topped 7 ray cymes.
Advantages
Adapts to many different soil types, resistant to bacterial leaf spot. Withstands dry soils better than other viburnums.
Disadvantages
Messy fruit.