Nannyberry - Viburnum lentago

Common Name: Nannyberry Botanical Name: Viburnum lentago Category: Trees, Shrubs & Vines Flower Color: White Bloom Time: Spring Soil Conditions: Wet, Well-drained, Rich, Peaty, Moist , Average/Adaptable, Acidic Exposure/Light Requirements: Full Shade, Full Sun, Partial Sun/Partial Shade Foliage: Deciduous, Red/Purple Fall Color Height: 12-20 feet Wildlife: Birds, Butterflies and Other Pollinators, Mammals Berry Color: Blue, Purple/Black

Description: This shrub grows 15-25 feet high and wide. Leaves are a glossy, dark green. Bluish-black fruit develops in drupe at end of branches in September. The fruit lasts through December and is a great winter food for birds. Very tolerant of many soil types. Prefers sun to partial shade.