Nannyberry Viburnum
Viburnum Lentago
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
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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