Viburnum lentago
Lentago Viburnum
Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) can grow as a large suckering shrub or a small tree. White spring flowers, dark autumn fruits, and warm fall leaf color make it useful in a spacious, naturalistic planting.
Its structure combines arching stems and an open canopy. Growth is moderate. The leaves are shed for winter. Autumn foliage can bring yellow and purple tones.
Choose a site in full sun or partial shade. Provide well-drained soil and maintain even moisture.
Size
• Height: 15-18 ft
• Width: 8-10 ft
Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 3a–7b
Best Uses
• Border
• Hedge
• Privacy Screen
• Pollinator garden
- Plant type
- Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub
- Height
- 15-18 ft
- Width
- 8-10 ft
- Hardiness zones
- 3a–7b
- Sunlight
- Full sun to part shade
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Spring
- Flower color
- Cream, White
- Leaf color
- Green
- Fall color
- Purple, Yellow
- Fruit color
- Black, Blue, Pink, Yellow
- Attracts
- Butterflies, Songbirds
- Soil
- Clay, Loamy, Moist well-drained
- Landscape use
- Border, Hedge, Pollinator garden, Privacy Screen
- Shape
- Arching, Open Canopy
- Fruit
- No
- Fragrant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Salt tolerant
- No
- Drought tolerant
- No
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