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Nannyberry Viburnum

Viburnum Lentago

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Overview

The Nannyberry Viburnum (Viburnum lentago) is a native North American shrub often utilized for naturalizing or as a hedge. It features glossy green foliage turning wine-red in fall, clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring, followed by edible deep blue berries. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, growing 14-16 feet tall and 6-12 feet wide, with a hardiness from zones 2 to 8. Moderate maintenance; attracts birds and butterflies.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 2–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Nannyberry Viburnum (Viburnum Lentago) — Its upright growth habit and arching branches make it well-suited for use as a natural screen

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
2–8

Shape & size

Mature height
12–15 Ft.
Mature width
6–12 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Nannyberry Viburnum (Viburnum Lentago) — Its upright growth habit and arching branches make it well-suited for use as a natural screen; requiring, image 67
Nannyberry Viburnum (Viburnum Lentago) — growing 14-16 feet tall and 6-12 feet wide; it thrives in full sun to partial shade, image 61
Nannyberry Viburnum (Viburnum Lentago) — These blossoms give way to a noticeable fruit display in the fall; nannyberry Viburnum provides year-round, image 76
Nannyberry Viburnum (Viburnum Lentago) — with a hardiness from zones 2 to 8; its upright growth habit and arching branches make it well-suited for, image 62
Nannyberry Viburnum (Viburnum Lentago) — attracting birds and other wildlife; its upright growth habit and arching branches make it well-suited for use as a
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