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Species: Viburnum lentago

(vye-bur'num len-tay'goh)

Viburnum lentago

Nannyberry Viburnum; Nannyberry; Sheepberry

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Woody Shrubs for Storm Water Retention

Cultivars

'Deep Green', 'Pink Beauty'

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub > 8 feet

20' - 35' (spread 10' - 20')

Deciduous

large shrub or small tree with vase shaped habit

resistant to heat

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

3a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

Susceptible to mildew; moderately susceptible to V. Leaf Beetle

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

transplants easily B & B in spring; Native to Northeast and Midwest US and Canada.

Native Range Map

Native Range Map Image

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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