Foliage
Bud
Twig
Fruit
Form
Taxonomy
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Viburnum |
| Species | lentago |
| Common Name | nannyberry |
| iTree Code | VILE |
Plant Form
| Form | Shrub: multiple thin stems |
|---|---|
| Height | 36 feet |
| Spread | 20 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | ovate with a pointed tip, serrate edge; stem (petiole) with bumpy wings/ridges | Leaf Type
 |
Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | brown/black with slight patchy pattern | ||
| Bud | terminal: 2 non-overlapping scales (valvate) with a rounded base and pointed tip (beak-like) | Bud Arrangement
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Opposite |
| Twig | slender, brown; current year slightly hair | ||
| Flower | small white in clusters (flat-top cyme) | ||
| Fruit | oval drupe, purple when ripe | ||
| Fall Color | purple, red | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Min | 5.0 | Soil | Intolerant | |
| Max | Max | 7.0 | Spray | Intolerant | |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerant | Low | No |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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|---|---|
| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
| More Information | Visit External Site |