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

Size: Shrub > 8 feet

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

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: large shrub or small tree with vase shaped habit

Ornamental Other: resistant to heat

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 3a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Moisture Tolerance: 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

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

Please view this page on a tablet or larger screen for the moisture graph

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

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12