Nannyberry

Viburnum lentago

Bareroot preorder details:
This will be a 2-3 foot bareroot shrub. Instructions for planting bare root plants can be found here. Shrubs will be available for pickup in mid-April.

Species details:
Nannyberry is a hardy native shrub or small tree reaching up to 20 feet, perfect for hedges or naturalized plantings. In early spring, clusters of white flowers attract pollinators and host Spring Azure butterfly larvae. By fall, its leaves turn maroon-red, and dark blue berries provide food for birds and wildlife—also edible for jams. Thriving in both sun and shade, Nannyberry adapts to various soil types and tolerates drier sites, though it prefers moist areas. For optimal fruiting, plant two to three shrubs, and prune suckers to maintain a tree-like form if desired.

Sun Exposure: Full, Partial

Soil Moisture: Wet to Medium

Height: up to 20 feet

Bloom Time: May to June