Makin, Julie
Viburnum lentago L.
Nannyberry, Blackhaw, Sweet viburnum, Sheepberry
Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle Family)
A tall viburnum, occasionally growing as a small
tree, 20-25 ft. tall. Slender, erect-arching branches, somewhat open at maturity, often suckering. Attractive white flower clusters, dense dark-green summer foliage, wine-red fall color, blue-black berries which persist through winter.
Shrub or small
tree with short trunk, compact, rounded crown of drooping branches, small white flowers in clusters, and small bluish-black fruit.
When cut, the plants sprout from roots, and old branches will often arch down and take root. Songbirds, gamebirds, and mammals eat the
fruit in winter.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Shrub Leaf: Green
Autumn Foliage: yes
Flower:
Fruit: Black, Blue
Size Class: 12-36 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May
Distribution
USA: CO , CT , DE , GA , IL , IN , IA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MO , MT , NE , NH , NJ , NY , ND , OH , PA , RI , SD , VT , VA , WV , WI , WY
Canada: MB ,
NB ,
ON ,
QC ,
SK Native Distribution: Que. to Man. & MT, s. to VA & n.e. MO, e. NE & WY
Native Habitat: Rich, open woods; hillsides; stream banks
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Soil Description: Moist to dry soils.
Conditions Comments: Adaptable to a wide range of conditions. Sometimes develops mildew in shady areas.
Benefit
Use Wildlife: Squirrels, Birds.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Fragrant Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds , Butterflies
Larval Host: Spring Azure
Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA)
Viburnum lentago is a larval host and/or nectar source for:
Last Update: 2012-10-20
