Botanical profile

Viburnum lantana 'Mohican'

Latin name
Viburnum lantana 'Mohican'
Common name
Wayfaring Tree ‘Mohican’
Type
Shrub
Family
Adoxaceae

Viburnum lantana ‘Mohican’ is a dense, structured deciduous shrub, prized for its abundant flowering and decorative fruiting. This compact selection develops a rounded habit, slightly wider than tall, forming a uniform mass ideal for informal hedges, screens, and foundation plantings. In spring, corymbs of creamy white flowers appear in profusion, attracting pollinators. These are followed by clusters of fruits that turn from bright red to black when ripe, which are highly decorative and enjoyed by birds. Its dark green, slightly downy foliage sometimes takes on subtle autumn hues. Tolerant of drought once established and adaptable to various types of well-drained soils, Viburnum lantana ‘Mohican’ is an excellent choice for landscapes requiring robustness, density, and low maintenance.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Neutral to slightly alkaline, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Clusters of bright red fruit that turn black when ripe, ornamental and popular with birds
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.5 to 2 m (5 to 7 feet)
Width
2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth rate
average
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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