How tall does viburnum Burkwoodii grow?

Easy to grow and maintain, Viburnums are very hardy and usually thrive in all positions. Height: 150cm (59″). Spread: 150cm (59″).

How fast does Mohawk viburnum grow?

Four months in and growing great!

How do you care for a viburnum Burkwoodii?

Viburnum × burkwoodii

1. Position: full sun or partial shade.
2. Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil.
3. Rate of growth: average.
4. Flowering period: April to May.
5. Hardiness: fully hardy.
6. Garden care: Requires minimal pruning.

Is Mohawk viburnum fragrant?

The white, waxy flowers with red blotches on the reverse side of the petals have a strong, spicy, clove-like fragrance. ‘Mohawk’ has a fairly compact growth habit, and foliage that is resistant to bacterial leaf spot and powdery mildew.

Does viburnum need pruning?

Fairly new viburnums will not need pruning unless they are getting out of control and intruding on other plants nearby. Most pruning is done for maintenance, to thin out the shrub, or it needs a heavy prune. Maintenance pruning should be completed in early summer once the flowers have died back.

Are all viburnum fragrant?

Many fragrant viburnums flower in spring, kicking off the season with aroma that can perfume an entire yard. Korean spice viburnum is likely the best known of the fragrant viburnums. Other beautifully scented bloomers include Viburnum bodnantense and Viburnum odoratissimum.

How do I prune an overgrown viburnum?

Immediately after it flowers next spring, remove dead stems and suckers, and prune out one-third of the oldest stems. Continue removing the oldest stems each spring until the plant has an attractive and natural-looking shape.

Which is the best viburnum?

We’ve picked eight of our favourite viburnums to grow, below.

• Viburnum davidii.
• Viburnum opulus.
• Viburnum x bodnantense.
• Viburnum fordiae.
• Viburnum macrocephalum.
• Viburnum tinus.
• Viburnum plicatum.
• Viburnum sargentii.

What kind of shrub is Burkwood viburnum?

Burkwood viburnum is an easy to grow shrub that has showy fragrant flowers and will attract wildlife to your yard. It is a cross of garden origin between V. carlesii and V. utile, grown for its early, strongly scented flowers.

What kind of soil does Viburnum mohawk like?

Prefers moist loams, but tolerates a wide range of soils. Mature plants generally have some good drought tolerance. Prune as needed immediately after flowering, however pruning off spent flowers will eliminate summer fruit display, which admittedly is not very showy for this hybrid.

How did the Mohawk Viburnum get its name?

Genus name comes from the Latin name of a species plant. Specific epithet honors the brothers Albert and Arthur Burkwood, English nurserymen and plant hybridists. ‘Mohawk’ is a popular cultivar that was registered and released into commerce by The United States Arboretum in 1966.

How long does it take for Burkwood viburnum to ripen?

Lasting up to 2 weeks, they give way to pendulous clusters of red berries which ripen black in mid to late summer. Hidden by the foliage, the fruits are however not particularly showy.