Nannyberry, Sheepberry, Sweet Viburnum
Viburnum lentago (Nannyberry) is a large, suckering, deciduous shrub or single- or multi-stemmed small tree noted for its eye-catching flower clusters, shiny foliage, fall color, and fruit display. In spring, masses of flat-topped creamy-white flower clusters, 4.5 in. wide (11 cm), emerge from large vase-shaped buds and are elegantly held above the foliage. Non-fragrant, they are loved by butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. The blooms give way to pendulous clusters of bluish-black berries with bright red stalks in fall. Showy when viewed up close or from a short distance, they often persist into winter and are quite attractive to birds and wildlife. Tasty, the fruits can be eaten fresh from the shrub or used to make jams and preserves. The handsome foliage of ovate, finely toothed, glossy dark green leaves turns attractive shades of yellow, red, and purple in fall. A very rewarding shrub that is not only good-looking but also durable and pest free.
Hardiness |
2 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Adoxaceae |
Genus | Viburnum |
Common names | Nannyberry, Sweet Viburnum, Viburnum |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 10' - 20' (3m - 6.1m) |
Spread | 6' - 12' (180cm - 3.7m) |
Spacing | 72" - 144" (180cm - 3.7m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Maine, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Delaware, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Northeast, Rocky Mountains, Midwest, Southeast, South Dakota, Ohio, Illinois, Nebraska, Indiana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Missouri, Iowa, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
Hardiness |
2 - 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Adoxaceae |
Genus | Viburnum |
Common names | Nannyberry, Sweet Viburnum, Viburnum |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 10' - 20' (3m - 6.1m) |
Spread | 6' - 12' (180cm - 3.7m) |
Spacing | 72" - 144" (180cm - 3.7m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Maine, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Delaware, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Northeast, Rocky Mountains, Midwest, Southeast, South Dakota, Ohio, Illinois, Nebraska, Indiana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Missouri, Iowa, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Viburnum lentago (Nannyberry) do I need for my garden?
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