Nature Hills Nursery
Mohawk Burkwood Viburnum
Best fragrant, low-maintenance shrub for small, wildlife-friendly garden landscapes.
The Mohawk Burkwood Viburnum is a striking shrub celebrated for its potent fragrance, vibrant seasonal colors, and pest-resistant foliage. This mid-spring bloomer features pink buds that unfurl into clusters of spicy, clove-scented white flowers. Its compact, upright habit makes it suitable for smaller gardens. The plant is semi-evergreen in warmer climates and may rebloom modestly in early fall. It produces small red fruits that mature to black, attracting birds. With glossy dark green, leathery leaves that turn a vivid reddish-orange in fall, this viburnum offers year-round interest.
$76.76
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1595
/ 2598
#1595 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+95%
Above average
Height
68
/ - ft
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a highly aromatic spring landscape
- Homeowners wanting year-round visual interest and seasonal color
- Busy landscapers needing a low-maintenance, hardy shrub
Who should skip it
- Wildlife enthusiasts hoping to attract birds with winter berries
- Sensitive individuals who prefer subtle or unscented garden plants
- Hands-off gardeners who avoid plants requiring pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Fragrance potency
Spicy clove notes provide an intense, memorable sensory experience each spring.
Seasonal versatility
Delivers consistent visual interest through blooms, berries, and fiery fall foliage.
Pest resistance
Robust defense against deer and rabbits minimizes garden maintenance headaches.
Space efficiency
Compact, upright habit fits perfectly into smaller landscapes and tight borders.
Climate adaptability
Reliable performance across zones five through eight with semi-evergreen potential.
Wildlife attraction
Produces essential berries that invite local birds into the garden ecosystem.
Key Specs
Height
6-8 ft
Width
5-7 ft
Growing Zones
5-8
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flower Color
White
Leaf Color
Green, Red, Purple
Fall Color
Red
Features
- Incredibly fragrant white blooms from pink buds in mid-spring
- Compact size, great for borders and small gardens
- Glossy dark green foliage with fiery red-orange fall color
- Semi-evergreen in warmer zones
- Disease-resistant and cold-hardy (Zones 5–8)
- Red-to-black berries feed birds without mess
- Rebloom potential in early fall
- Deer and rabbit-resistant
What customers say
Customers consistently express high satisfaction with the Mohawk Burkwood Viburnum from Nature Hills Nursery, primarily commending its exceptional quality. Reviewers frequently note receiving healthy, well packaged plants that quickly establish and thrive in their landscapes. The plant's robust vigor and beautiful blooms are often highlighted, contributing to a strong sense of gardening success. While some comments touch on initial plant size, the overwhelming consensus points to excellent value for money, given the plant's impressive health and reliable growth performance.
Know before you buy
This shrub typically reaches a mature height of 6 to 8 feet and a width of 5 to 7 feet. Its compact, upright habit makes it a manageable choice for smaller garden spaces or as a foundation planting.
The Mohawk Burkwood Viburnum performs best in full sun to partial shade. While it will tolerate some shade, planting it in a spot that receives at least six hours of sunlight will encourage the most prolific flowering and vibrant fall foliage.
Yes, this variety is known for being resistant to both deer and rabbits. While no plant is entirely immune to hungry wildlife, it is a reliable choice for landscapes where these animals are frequently present.
The berries produced by this viburnum are generally consumed by birds as they mature from red to black. Because they are a food source for local wildlife, they rarely linger long enough to create a significant mess on the ground.
You can expect a potent, spicy, clove-like fragrance during its mid-spring bloom. The plant features striking pink buds that open into white flower clusters, and in some cases, you may even see a modest rebloom in early fall.
It is semi-evergreen, meaning it will retain its foliage in warmer climates within its hardiness range. In colder zones, the leaves will drop in the winter after displaying their vibrant red-orange fall color.
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