Silver Leaf Willow vs Nannyberry - TreeTime.ca

Silver Leaf Willow vs Nannyberry

Viburnum lentago

Salix alba sericea

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Nannyberry
Silver Leaf Willow

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.

Native to North America, Silver Leaf Willow has orangish bark and long, silvery grey leaves. Bees and other insects are attracted to its flowers.

Popular as an ornamental tree for parks, it is also used as a shelterbelt species. It may not be as cold hardy as some of the other willow varieties, however.

Nannyberry Quick Facts

Silver Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 2a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: pale yellow
Berries: red to purple
Flowers: white
Bark: gray and scaly
Bark: yellow-brown
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: high




Other Names: sheepberry, sweet viburnum
Other Names: white willow