Viburnum lentago #3
Viburnum lentago #3
Nannyberry Viburnum
Showy spring flowers, edible fruit
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NATIVE - Large, upright, multi-stemmed, suckering shrub or small tree. Non-fragrant white flowers appear in Spring. In autumn flowers become blue-black berries, some lasting into winter. Viburnums offer excellent support for birds and pollinators, and serve as host plants for numerous butterflies and moths. Edible berries can be used to make jams and jellies.
Botanical Name- Viburnum lentago
Pronunciation- vy-BUR-num len-TAY-goh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 10 ft
Mature Height- 18 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained
Current Size- #3
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Bloom Time-
Companion Plants- Aronia melanocarpa (native synergy, moist to average soil)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C29
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune immediately after flowering to control size if necessary. Keep soil moist, especially during establishment. A spring compost application benefits growth.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter or just after flowering, removing damaged or crossing limbs. Keep central trunk clear for airflow.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. In clay, add organic matter to improve root development and flowering.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Viburnum leaf beetle, aphids
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