shrub

Nannyberry

Viburnum lentago

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) — a shrub, for Full sun, Medium water.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermedium to high

↑ Gives back

Mulch_biomassmedium
Fruitedible for wildlife and humans

Through the year

Through the year

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emergenceNew leaves emerge shortly after the last spring frost and when air temperatures consistently rise above 5°C.
floweringFlowers typically appear about a month after leaf emergence.
fruitingFruits begin to develop after flowering and ripen over several weeks.
harvestFruits are typically ready for harvest from late summer into early autumn.
senescenceLeaves begin to change color and senesce as days shorten and before the first hard autumn frost.
dormancyThe plant enters dormancy with the onset of the first autumn frost, lasting through winter.

Soil interactions

Drainagemoist to well-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatescalcium, potassium
Soil textureloam, clay, sand
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceMedium

Propagation

Methodsseed, cuttings, layering
Difficulty3 / 5
Establishes in~2 yr
Stratificationrequires cold stratification for 3-4 months
Self-seedingModerate
Divisionspring or autumn

Wildlife & pests

Attractsbirds, pollinators, wildlife
Can host diseasesViburnum leaf beetle