Nannyberry Viburnum

Categories: Large Shrubs (Deciduous), Plants, Shrubs

Nannyberry Viburnum (Viburnum lentago) A magnificent yet underutilized native shrub with many endearing qualities; large clusters of creamy white flowers in spring, showy blue fruit in fall and reliable fall color; an upright spreading plant, hardy and adaptable, can be grown as a small tree

Characteristics

Average Landscape Height:

15 feet

Average Landscape Width:

10 feet

Growth Rate:

slow

Genus:

Viburnum

Species:

lentago

Flower Color:

cream

Flower Period:

in late spring

Summer Foliage Color:

dark green

Fall Color:

dark red

Minimum Light:

partial shade

Maximum Light:

full sun

Minimum Moisture:

average

Maximum Moisture:

moist

Plant Form:

upright spreading

Canopy:

closed

Pruning:

prune after flowering

Pollution Tolerance:

high

Other Species Names:

Sheepberry

Branching:

multi-stemmed

Density:

dense

Flower Fragrance:

high

Ornamental Features

Nannyberry features showy creamy white flat-top flowers at the ends of the branches in mid spring. The royal blue fruits are held in abundance in spectacular clusters from late summer to late winter. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The glossy pointy leaves turn an outstanding brick red in the fall.

Landscape Attributes

Nannyberry is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

Planting & Growing

Nannyberry will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.

This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is native to parts of North America.

Nannyberry Viburnum

Characteristics

Ornamental Features

Landscape Attributes

Planting & Growing

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Nannyberry Viburnum

Characteristics

Ornamental Features

Landscape Attributes

Planting & Growing

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