Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
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| Genus | Viburnum |
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| Species | lentago |
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| Common Name | nannyberry |
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| iTree Code | VILE |
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Plant Form
| Form | Shrub: multiple thin stems |
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| Height | 36 feet |
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| Spread | 20 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | ovate with a pointed tip, serrate edge; stem (petiole) with bumpy wings/ridges |
Leaf Type
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Simple |
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| Bark | brown/black with slight patchy pattern |
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| Bud | terminal: 2 non-overlapping scales (valvate) with a rounded base and pointed tip (beak-like) |
Bud Arrangement
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Opposite |
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| Twig | slender, brown; current year slightly hair |
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| Flower | small white in clusters (flat-top cyme) |
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| Fruit | oval drupe, purple when ripe |
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| Fall Color | purple, red |
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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 |
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| More Information | Visit External Site |
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