SCIENTIFIC NAME: Viburnum x burkwoodii 'Mohawk'

COMMON NAME: Mohawk Burkwood Viburnum

GARDEN SIZE: 8-10 feet tall x 8-10 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 5-8

HABIT (FORM): Upright, rounded

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; Dark green leaves turn orange-red to burgundy in fall

FLOWERS: Showy and highly fragrant white flowers with red petal reverses; dark red buds are ornamental before bloom in April. Showy, red to black drupes in the fall.

PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid of V. carlesii and V. utile

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a host for local insects and wildlife. May provide food for insects in the spring.

FERTILIZING: Apply evergreen fertilizer in the spring and fall.

PRUNING: Minimal pruning recommended. If pruning is needed, hand pruning is suggested for best results.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.

USES: Specimen, Screening, Foundation Planting