Name                             Nannyberry
Scientific Name        Viburnum lentago
Wildlife Value              Good   
Average height             15’
Origin                            Native
Shade Tolerance           Tolerant
Drought Tolerance        Fair
Growth Rate                 Moderate
Fruit                               Sweet, edible, blue-black fruits
Special Characteristics  leaves turn maroon-red in the fall
Seedling Size                  6”-12” 
 
General Description: Early white flower spring blooms provide excellent pollinator support. Flowers have no fragrance. Nannyberry can spread up to 15 feet. Can live up to 40 years or more.
 
Pests: viburnum crown borer
 
Uses: A good plant for naturalizing.