American Elm vs Nannyberry - TreeTime.ca

American Elm vs Nannyberry

Viburnum lentago

Ulmus americana

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Nannyberry
American Elm

Nannyberry is a hardy shrub known for attracting wildlife. Its clusters of white flowers and tasty berries are suitable for bees, birds, and other animals.

Nannyberry is also used in urban yards and landscaping. This shrub makes a beautiful ornamental and is small enough to grow underneath power lines. Its berries can be eaten fresh or used in baking and preserves.

Makes a great hedge or privacy screen in an urban yard. Often has great red fall color to complement its spring flowers.

American Elm is fast growing, tall tree with a recognizable and pleasing shape.

It's well suited for urban environments because of its non-invasive roots and ability to grow on harsh sites (quite salt tolerant). American Elm develops a wide, dense canopy that provides shade for many city streets around North America.

Nannyberry Quick Facts

American Elm Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 2a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: very long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: medium


Fall colour: bright yellow
Bark: gray and scaly
Flowers: white
Berries: red to purple
Seeds: samara
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: SK, MB, ON, QC, NB
Native to: SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: sheepberry, sweet viburnum
Other Names: water elm, whilte elm