Nannyberry Viburnum

Viburnum lentago

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Native, Flowering, Fragrant, Fall Color/Interest, Clay Tolerant, Wet Soils, Ornamental Berries/Fruit, and Hedge/Screen

Specifications

Botanical Name

Viburnum lentago
Height

18-20 ft
Width

6-10 ft
Growing Zones

2-8
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color
- White
Leaf Color
- Green
- Red
- Purple
Fall Color

Purple, Red
Native

Yes
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Late Spring
Fragrant

Yes

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

Sunlight: This shrub is highly adaptable and thrives in anything from full sun to partial shade. For the most abundant flower clusters and the richest purple fall color, aim for at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.
Soil: It prefers moist, well drained soil but is famous for its "ironclad" ability to handle heavy clay or occasional flooding. If you have sandy soil that dries out instantly, mix in a few shovels of compost at planting time to help the roots hold onto moisture.

Watering Requirements

During the first two growing seasons, provide about one inch of water per week to help the root system expand deep into the soil. Once established, Nannyberry is remarkably drought tolerant and can survive dry spells without supplemental water. If the soil stays bone-dry for too long during the summer, you might see fewer of those dark blue berries forming in the autumn.

Pruning Tips

Since these shrubs bloom on old wood, you should only prune them immediately after the flowers fade in late spring. Think of it like a renewal haircut: remove the oldest, thickest stems down to the ground every few years to encourage fresh, vigorous growth from the base. This "thinning out" method keeps the plant from getting too leggy and ensures plenty of airflow to prevent mildew.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring just as the leaf buds begin to swell. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers (the kind used for lawns) late in the summer, as this can force tender new growth that won't have time to harden off before the first frost. A simple organic mulch spread around the base each year often provides all the supplemental nutrients this hardy native needs.

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Just what your garden ordered! The Nannyberry Viburnum (Viburnum lentago) is a native master of transformation and beauty. With the Nannyberry Viburnum, you don't have to work hard for its priceless rewards, including shockingly bright fall foliage, cherry-red berries finish ripening to blue-black, and profusions of pure white blooms.

When late spring arrives, you'll want to babysit your Nannyberry and keep your eyes peeled for its impending blooms. You will soon be rewarded with peppy and petite white to soft pink blooms that demonstrate that power in numbers is a great strategy for a striking spring display! The pure white blossoms are darling foamy, fizzy-looking flat clusters that the bees and butterflies adore these sweet flowers that provide them with plenty of options of where to land! You're not the only one that will anticipate the Nannyberry Viburnum's blooms.

The Nannyberry Viburnum features verdant, lively, glossy green foliage on arching branches. This upright shrub makes for a brilliant showing come fall. With deep veins and a slow color change, you will wake up to a different sight every day as the Nannyberry Viburnum transitions into a burning bush with remarkable bi-colored and tri-color leaves in every shade of red, yellow, and orange that you can imagine! Many will even deepen to shades of violet!

Planting and Application:

You and your local birds and squirrels will also appreciate the Nannyberry Viburnum's blue-black berries. If you really want to please your local wildlife, plant a few Nannyberries nearby one another for best pollination and berry production. Create groupings for birds to nest in and wildlife to care for. Block wind and noise and hide prying eyes, while screening off large areas. Growing upwards of 20 feet when left to their own devices, these narrow-growing shrubs can be limbed up into an ornamental tree form by exposing the lower multiple trunks.

The Nannyberry Viburnum is happy to adapt to your landscaping needs. Prune into a single-stem small tree or let it naturally spread its branches into a multi-stem shrub. Use yours as a specimen that will attract wildlife and season after season of interest. When planted along your property line, the Nannyberry Viburnum makes a fantastic informal hedge or screen.

White Clusters of Fun Flowers
Pollinator & Bird Friendly
Vibrant Fall Foliage & Black Berries
4 Season Interest & Impressive Size & Height
Wildlife Plant, Specimen, Winter Interest, Great Screen & Informal Hedge

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Remember to trim your Nannyberry about every three years. Cold-hardy throughout USDA growing zones 2-8, these adaptable shrubs are happy in almost any kind of well-drained soil with moderate fertility with average moisture. Mulch the site well.

Wait to prune until after those amazing flowers are finished in spring. It's rare to need to tip prune, but you can shorten up the ends of branches right after flowering if you'd like. You can also skip tip pruning and renewal prune only if you wish to have fruit for birds. Renewal prune removes the largest, thickest stems from the ground every few years. This will rejuvenate your shrub. Leave the young stems in place, which will flower nicely for you next spring.

Full Sun & Partial Shade
Adaptable to Most Well-Drained Soil
Easy Care - Prefers Moist Soil Types
Deer Tend to Leave This Plant Alone - Juglone Tolerant
Self-Pollinating, But Plant More Than One Trilobum for Best Berry Production

Something to enjoy every season, the easy care Nannyberry Viburnum won't stay in our nursery for long. They are in high demand and ready to please season after season! Nature Hills Order several to experience the full effect!

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Nannyberry Viburnum Produce Fruit?

The Nannyberry will produce blue-black in the autumn with a pollinator species nearby.

Does Nannyberry Viburnum Spread?

The Nannyberry Viburnum can occasionally form suckers at the base of the plant, but these can be removed when pruning after flowering or mowed down if you do not wish it to spread. Not invasive, these plants will politely form tidy thickets over time when allowed.

Do Viburnum Shrubs Lose Their Leaves in Winter?

Nannyberry is a deciduous Viburnum and will drop its leaves in the fall.

How tall is the Nannyberry Viburnum?

The mature height of a Nannyberry Viburnum in optimal conditions is around 18-20 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide.

Will Nannyberry Viburnum grow in shade?

The Viburnum can grow in full sun and partial shade. For the strongest growth, best color, and flowering, provide at least 5-6 hours of sun a day. These will not do well in full shade.

How do you care for a Viburnum Bush?

These are incredibly easy-care shrubs that need full sun or partial shade in a well-drained, moderately moist environment. Well-drained enriched soil and mulched beds are preferred.

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NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Viburnum for sale here at NatureHills.com!

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Viburnum lentago

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