Nannyberry Viburnum - Free

Viburnum lentago

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Nannyberry Viburnum
Family : 
Caprifoliaceae
Origin : 
Indigenous
Hardiness : 
2a
Exposition : 
Sun or partial shade
Height at maturity : 
5 m
Spread at maturity : 
3 m
Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure : 
None
Crown shape : 
Bushy, rounded and open shape; Can also form a small pyramidal tree.
Roots : 
Superficial
Growth rate : 
Average
Soil and moisture : 
Prefers rich and permeable; Low to medium humidity; pH: all.
Tolerance to road soalt : 
High
Tolerance to pollution : 
High
Tolerance to salt spray : 
Average
Tolerance to compaction : 
High
Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) : 
Few pathological problems; Few entomological problems.
Special comments : 
Hardy, native to Quebec, not very demanding.

LEAVES

Elliptic, oval and denticulate, opposite, 5 to 10 cm long;
Summer: green;
Autumn: red-purple.

FLOWERS

Flattened cymes, 6 to 12 mm in diameter;
Color: creamy white;
Season: spring, June.

FRUITS

Ellipsoidal berries, partially persistent;
1 to 1.5 cm long, edible, date-like after freezing;
Color: yellow, pink, then dark blackish blue;
Season: fall, September-October;
Animal use: mammals, birds.

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