Nannyberry

Tagged as: Salt-Tolerant Trees and Shrubs, native, Large Deciduous Shrubs, Butterflies, Trees and Shrubs That Attract Birds

Botanical Name: Viburnum lentago
Common Name:  Nannyberry

Updated 3/2013

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Height:  15-20'  Spread:  10-15'   Habit/Form:  Upright   Growth Rate:  Medium Zone:  3-7

Cultural Requirements:  Sun or shade; moist or dry soil

Ornamental characteristics:  White, flat-topped flowers; blue-black fruit; maroon fall color.

Landscape Uses:  Large shrub or small tree; good for naturalizing.

Birds Attracted: 35+ species, including flycatcher, flicker, bluebird, grosbeak, and redpoll

Plant Appeal for Birds: Fruit ripens September-October, often persisting into December; nesting; cover

Butterfly Caterpillar/larval Host: Spring Azure

Aerial Salt Tolerance: Moderate degree of salt tolerance; use in low exposed areas

*Native to the Midwest

** Exceptional fall color

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