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Virginia Creeper vs Nannyberry

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Viburnum lentago

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Virginia Creeper
Nannyberry

Virginia Creeper is a fast-growing, climbing vine. Its root-like tendrils attach themselves to any non-smooth surface, even brick, but will also grow as a ground cover.

Virginia Creeper makes a beautiful ornamental plant for your garden; its attractive foliage turns from green to deep red in the fall. Birds will love its red berries.

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.

Virginia Creeper Quick Facts

Nannyberry Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2b
Height: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium

Toxicity: berries are toxic

Fall colour: red and purple
Bark: gray and scaly
Flowers: white
Berries: small, hard, purple
Berries: red to purple
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON
Native to: SK, MB, ON, QC, NB
Other Names: five-finger, five-leaved ivy
Other Names: sheepberry, sweet viburnum