Nannyberry Viburnum
Viburnum lentago 
Nannyberry is an understory shrub or small tree of the northeastern United States and Canada. It grows in low woods, wooded slopes and in rich valleys bordering or near streams. It is probably best adapted to north Missouri for use in windbreak and landscape plantings.
Identifying Characteristics
- Height
- 30 ft
- Spread
- 25 ft
- Leaves
- opposite, simple, 2 l/2" - 4" long, elliptical; edges finely toothed; prominent network of veins; shiny green above, yellow-green with tiny black dots below
- Flowers
- small white flowers in upright clusters 3" - 5" wide
- Fruit
- l/2" long, elliptical, blue-black berry
- Bark
- reddish-brown or gray; irregularly furrowed into scaly plates; with skunk-like odor
- Associated species
- northern red oak, white oak, blackhaw, American plum, sumac
- Ideal site conditions
- average soil, partial sun
- Value to man
- landscaping, windbreaks
- Value to wildlife
- food, cover
- Growth Rate
- fast
- Range
