Mohican Viburnum

Mohican Viburnum is a compact, dense form of the classic wayfaringtree viburnum — covered with flat creamy-white flower clusters in spring and red berries in summer, perfect for Plymouth, Eden Prairie, and Maple Grove gardens.

About Mohican Viburnum

Why You'll Love Mohican Viburnum

Multi-season interest

White spring flowers, summer berries (red, blue, or black), and brilliant fall foliage make viburnums one of the most multi-season-interesting shrubs available.

Native pollinator + bird gardens

Native viburnums feed pollinators in spring and birds in fall when berries ripen. Top-tier wildlife plant for Minnesota landscapes.

Privacy + screening

Larger viburnums form excellent dense screens. Pair with evergreens to create year-round privacy with seasonal color.

Compact wayfaringtree viburnum with creamy spring flowers

Mildew-resistant compact form bred at the U.S. National Arboretum. That's why Mohican Viburnum has earned a spot in our Minnesota launch catalog — it's a viburnum we're confident will thrive in your Twin Cities landscape.

Planting Mohican Viburnum in the Twin Cities

Best planting window: Spring (mid-April through early June) or early fall (late August through late September). Avoid planting during peak summer heat — Twin Cities heat waves can stress newly installed root balls.

Site selection: Full sun to part shade. Best bloom in full sun. Choose a location with the mature size of 6-8ft tall × 6-8ft wide in mind — give Mohican Viburnum room to fill out without crowding fences, sidewalks, or neighboring plants.

Soil prep: Tolerates Minnesota clay-loam. Adapts to most well-drained soils. If your Twin Cities yard has heavy clay (common in Plymouth, Eden Prairie, and Wayzata), amend the planting hole with 25-30% compost to improve drainage. For sandy soils in parts of Anoka and Washington counties, mix in compost to improve water retention.

How to plant:

1. Dig a hole 2× the width of the root ball and the same depth.
2. Loosen the sides of the hole — slick clay walls block root expansion.
3. Set Mohican Viburnum so the top of the root ball is 1-2" above grade.
4. Backfill with native soil mixed 25% with compost. Tamp gently.
5. Water deeply (5+ gallons) immediately after planting.
6. Mulch 2-3" deep, keeping mulch 2" away from the stem.

Watering & Care

First year (establishment): Water deeply 1-2× per week from April through October. Mohican Viburnum needs consistent moisture to develop a strong root system for its first Minnesota winter. Check soil moisture 4-6" deep — water when the top 2-3" feels dry.

Established (year 2+): Moderate. Drought-tolerant once established. During typical Twin Cities summers, supplemental water during 2+ week dry spells is enough.

Winter prep: Water deeply in late October before ground freeze — this protects Mohican Viburnum through dry winter winds. Apply a fresh 2-3" layer of mulch in November to insulate the root zone through deep freezes.

Pruning: Prune lightly after bloom in late spring. Viburnums bloom on old wood — heavy spring pruning removes flowers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohican Viburnum hardy in Minnesota?
Yes. Mohican Viburnum is rated for zones 3-8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) — the Twin Cities metro is zone 4b–5a, well within its hardiness range. Mildew-resistant compact form bred at the U.S. National Arboretum.

How fast does Mohican Viburnum grow?
Moderate — 12-18 inches per year. Expect mature size (6-8ft tall × 6-8ft wide) within 5-8 years depending on site conditions and care.

Will deer eat Mohican Viburnum?
Moderately deer-resistant. In high-deer-pressure suburbs (Wayzata, Stillwater, Hudson), supplemental fencing or repellents may help young plants establish.

Can I plant Mohican Viburnum in part shade?
Full sun to part shade. Best bloom in full sun.

What size gallon should I buy?
We typically offer Mohican Viburnum in #2, #5, #10, and sometimes larger gallon sizes. Smaller sizes establish faster and cost less; larger sizes give instant impact. For most Twin Cities residential landscapes, #5 or #10 gallon is the sweet spot.

Where We Deliver

Three Timbers Minnesota delivers and installs Mohican Viburnum across the Twin Cities metro — Minneapolis, St. Paul, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Edina, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Bloomington, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Lakeville, Eagan, Roseville, Shoreview, Stillwater, Woodbury, Hudson, Hopkins, St. Louis Park, Chanhassen, Excelsior, Victoria, Chaska, and surrounding communities. Live Mohican Viburnum grown for our climate and delivered fresh from our Waconia, MN nursery.