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    • Photo of Viburnum lentago flower by Herman, D. E., et al.

    Photo by Herman, D. E., et al.

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    Viburnum lentago

    Also Known As

    • Nannyberry Viburnum

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 14'-16'
    • W: 6'-12'

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

    Viburnum lentago plant details

    Viburnum lentago is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum lentago

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 14 FT - 16 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, fall color, hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum lentago

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An outstanding large shrub, known for its shiny foliage, purple-red in fall; large clusters of white flowers followed by blue-black fruits. Sun-PSh/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Viburnum lentago plant

    How to Grow Viburnum lentago

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • blue
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn'

    aka Viburnum 'Dawn', Viburnum bodnantense 'Pink Dawn', Viburnum x bodnantense 'Pink Dawn', Pink Dawn Bodnant Viburnum

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Viburnum x burkwoodii 'Anne Russell'

    aka Viburnum 'Anne Russell', Korean Spice Bush, Korean Spice Viburnum

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Viburnum x burkwoodii 'Anne Russell' flower by Conifer Kingdom
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    Viburnum carlesii 'Diana'

    aka Korean Spice, Mayflower, Mother's Day Viburnum

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-7b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Viburnum carlesii 'Diana' flower by Avant Gardens
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    Viburnum x carlcephalum 'Cayuga'

    aka Viburnum 'Cayuga'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Viburnum x carlcephalum 'Cayuga' flower by Conifer Kingdom
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    Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont'

    aka Viburnum bodnantense 'Charles Lamont', Bodnant Viburnum

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular
    Photo of Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont' flower by EAWB
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