Douglas Maple vs Nannyberry - TreeTime.ca

Douglas Maple vs Nannyberry

Acer glabrum

Viburnum lentago

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Douglas Maple
Nannyberry

Douglas Maple is a fast growing, long lived, ornamental tree. It can take on a shrubby or multi-stemmed form with densely packed leaves, making it an excellent tree for privacy screens and hedges.

In the fall, the leaves make a brilliant change to red, orange, or yellow depending on the tree and its sun exposure. Douglas Maple's compact size makes it ideal for planting in urban yards and under power lines.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Douglas Maple 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.

Douglas Maple Quick Facts

Nannyberry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2b
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: dull red
Berries: red to purple
Flowers: white
Bark: gray and scaly
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium




Other Names: box maple, dwarf maple, new mexico maple, rock maple, rocky mountain maple, sierra maple
Other Names: sheepberry, sweet viburnum