Bearberry vs Nannyberry - TreeTime.ca

Bearberry vs Nannyberry

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Viburnum lentago

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Bearberry
Nannyberry

Bearberry is a dwarf shrub known for its creamy pink flowers and red edible fruits.

It is great as a filler in gardens and flowerbeds in place of invasive ground cover plants, like English Ivy.

Bearberry will attract hummingbirds, butterflies and bees to your property. It is one of the top 12 plants recommended by the Alberta Native Bee Council to support pollinators.

Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Bearberry seeds at SeedTime.ca.

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.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Nannyberry seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Bearberry Quick Facts

Nannyberry Quick Facts

Zone: 1b
Zone: 2b
Height: 0.1 m (0.3 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: small red berries
Berries: red to purple
Flowers: small, purple-white
Flowers: white
Bark: gray and scaly
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: medium




Other Names: kinnikinnick, mealberry, sandberry
Other Names: sheepberry, sweet viburnum