Ninebark vs Nannyberry - TreeTime.ca

Ninebark vs Nannyberry

Physocarpus opulifolius

Viburnum lentago

CUSTOM GROW

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Ninebark
Nannyberry

Ninebark is a small, multi-stemmed shrub, that is used to add texture or colour to any yard.

It features flaky, cinnamon-brown bark, attractive white flowers, and long, maple-like leaves.

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.

Ninebark Quick Facts

Nannyberry Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2b
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium


Bark: gray and scaly
Flowers: small white clusters
Flowers: white
Berries: small pink to purple berry like follicles
Berries: red to purple
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB
Native to: SK, MB, ON, QC, NB
Other Names: sheepberry, sweet viburnum