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Viburnum lentago

Species

Also called nannyberry, nanyberry, sheepberry, sweet viburnum

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Viburnum lentago
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Typeshrub

“Viburnum lentago, often called Nannyberry, is a leaf-shedding shrub” — Viburnum lentago (Nannyberry) Tree Care Guide

Lightmedium light, or some shadow

“Medium light, or some shadow.” — Viburnum lentago (Nannyberry) Tree Care Guide

Hardiness zones3 to 7

“USDA zones 2–8” — Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) — Companion Plants | Dryland

Height180–216 in

“Mature size 15–18 ft tall” — Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) — Companion Plants | Dryland

Propagationseed

“Every fruit holds a small seed inside it.” — Viburnum lentago (Nannyberry) Tree Care Guide

Ready whenSmall blue-black berries

“Small blue-black berries you can eat, show up in autumn then last all winter.” — Viburnum lentago (Nannyberry) Tree Care Guide

Pestsaphids, scale insects

“However, keep an eye out for aphids – also check for scale insects.” — Viburnum lentago (Nannyberry) Tree Care Guide

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