Nannyberry Viburnum lentago Plant

Pick up in Scarborough This is a Nannyberry plant. It's in a black plastic pot. It's suitable for sun or partial shade. This shrub produces edible berries. Mature and ready to plant The Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) is a large, deciduous shrub or small tree native to North America. It is a member of the Adoxaceae (formerly Caprifoliaceae) family and is prized by gardeners and wildlife enthusiasts for its year-round visual interest and hardy nature. Key Characteristics • Appearance: It typically grows between 15 to 20 feet tall, though it can occasionally reach 30 feet. It has an upright, arching habit. • Foliage: The leaves are oval, finely toothed, and a glossy dark green. In the autumn, they turn a vibrant deep red or purple. • Flowers: In late spring (May to June), it produces flat-topped clusters of small, creamy-white flowers that are very attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies. • Fruit: The name "Nannyberry" comes from the edible fruit it produces. The berries start green, turn yellow-red, and eventually ripen to a bluish-black color in the fall.