Grey Alder vs Nannyberry - TreeTime.ca

Grey Alder vs Nannyberry

Viburnum lentago

Alnus incana

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Nannyberry
Grey Alder

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.

River Alder is a large shrub or small tree with a multi-stemmed, spreading habit. It is an excellent tree to plant if you want to stabilize the soil near rivers and creeks.

Unlike the other alder varieties, River Alder is attractive enough to be included in riverside plantings by municipal and provincial park organizations.

Nannyberry Quick Facts

Grey Alder Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 1a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none


Fall colour: yellow to orange
Bark: gray and scaly
Flowers: white
Fruit: small catkins
Berries: red to purple
Cones: small brown cones
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Other Names: sheepberry, sweet viburnum