Nannyberry

Viburnum lentago

  • Flat-topped clusters of creamy-white flowers
  • Bluish-black fruit in the fall is attractive to birds
  • Glossy green leaves turn reddish-purple in the fall
  • Upright when young, wider with age
  • Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
2

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
5-6 m

SPREAD:
175-200 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


'Lentago' can be grown as a tree form or as a multi-stemmed clump. Viburnum is best grown in a medium, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Any necessary pruning should be done soon after flowering to ensure next year's bud set.

Additional Notes about Nannyberry:


Native to Ontario

The flowers attract bees and other insects. The fruits feed many mammals and birds.

Larval host to various moths and butterflies, and primary host for the Spring Azure butterfly.