Nannyberry Viburnum
Viburnum lentago · Adoxaceae
| Type | shrub (shrub layer) |
|---|---|
| Mature size | 12 ft tall × 8 ft wide |
| Sun | FS, PS (full sun to part shade) |
| Water | L, M (low to moderate) |
| Deer resistance | medium |
| Drought tolerance | high |
| Hardiness | 3-7 |
| Maintenance | low |
| Edible | yes |
| Nitrogen fixing | no |
| Bloom | May, Jun |
| Harvest | Aug, Sep |
| Expected yield | 8 lb/yr |
| Source | TreeYo ($15) |
Planning price
$15.00 per plant listed
treeyo · Nannyberry Viburnum
Large native shrub; flowers, fruit, and excellent fall colour.
Design notes
Tough native shrub, good bird and insect plant, rusty fall colour.
Historic uses
Bark used as a diuretic and for menstrual complaints; berries as a folk remedy for sore eyes.
Scoring
| Ornamental | 7/10 |
|---|---|
| Disease resistance | 8/10 |
| Sweetness of harvest | 5/10 |
| Complexity of care | 6/10 |
| Medicinal value | 5/10 |
Shared plant library
These records are stored once at /home/chris/.gardenway/plant-library.json and
reused by every design and project on this machine, so the same species does not have
to be researched again.
Where this is used
| Draft | Zone | Qty | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft 2 - Deer-Proof Berries and Kitchen Herbs | B | 1 | Nannyberry for fruit and autumn colour. |
| Draft 3 - Native Woodland Garden | A | 2 | Nannyberry shrub collar. |
| Draft 3 - Native Woodland Garden | B | 1 | Nannyberry. |
| Draft 3 - Native Woodland Garden | D | 2 | Nannyberry back row. |