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Nannyberry

Viburnum lentago • Sweet Viburnum, Sheepberry

Native

Nannyberry is a large shrub or small tree that can grow up to 9 meters tall. Native to Eastern North America and is considered low maintenance. Prefers medium moisture and well drained soil, however it is adaptable to a wide range of soil texture, moisture levels, and soil pH. It grows well in urban environments.

Leaf

Opposite, simple, deciduous, with an unpleasant odour when bruised; blades hairless, deep yellowish-green

Bark

grayish-brown, with very small irregular scales

Flower

Creamy-white, pleasant-smelling, 4-8 mm across; numerous, in round-topped, stalkless, wide-branching clusters

Fruit/Seed

Bluish-black, berry-like drupes with a whitish bloom

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