🫐 Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago)
Zones: 3–8 | Height: 12-15 ft | Spread: 6–12 ft | Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Light: Full sun to partial shade | Soil: Adaptable to most types, prefers moist but well-drained
Berry Drop Time: Late summer to fall
🏞️ Product Description:
Nannyberry is a rugged, native shrub or small tree that offers exceptional value for wildlife and habitat structure. Known for its adaptability to nearly any soil type, this versatile plant produces clusters of dark blue berries that ripen in late summer and hang into fall—providing important food for birds, deer, and other wildlife.
In addition to being highly browse-resistant, Nannyberry also makes a fantastic natural screen or hedge with its dense branching and upright growth habit.
🦌 Dual-Purpose Habitat Hero:
Nannyberry shines both as a food source and cover plant. Its berries are eaten by turkeys, songbirds, and grouse, while its foliage offers season-long cover for deer, rabbits, and upland game. With high resistance to browsing and low maintenance needs, it’s a smart choice for adding diversity and resilience to your planting.
🌳 Why Grow Nannyberry?
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Produces sweet blue berries that attract birds and wildlife
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Excellent for natural screening and edge cover
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Thrives in a wide range of soil types and moisture levels
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High resistance to deer browse
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Native species that supports pollinators and beneficial insects
🛠️ Planting Tips:
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Space 6–12 ft apart depending on intended use (hedge vs habitat clump)
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Tolerates full sun to partial shade
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Grows well in both upland and moist lowland soils
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Requires minimal pruning—let it grow dense for best cover
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Water during prolonged dry periods in first year
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🌿 Summary:
Tough, adaptable, and full of habitat value, Nannyberry is an ideal addition to food plots, wildlife corridors, or property edges. Whether you're creating screening cover or feeding songbirds and turkeys, this native shrub gets the job done.
Hardy cover. Sweet berries. Built for habitat.
