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Eastern White Cedar (Arborvitae) vs Nannyberry

Thuja occidentalis

Viburnum lentago

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Eastern White Cedar (Arborvitae)
Nannyberry

Eastern White Cedar is a slender growing conifer often used as a decorative tree or a hedge. This tree is an effective privacy screen even in winter and a great long term solution to urban crowding or a drab yard.

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.

Eastern White Cedar (Arborvitae) Quick Facts

Nannyberry Quick Facts

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Zone: 2b
Zone: 2b
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: any
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium


Bark: gray to reddish brown, flat connected ridges
Bark: gray and scaly
Flowers: white
Berries: red to purple
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Native to: SK, MB, ON, QC, NB
Other Names: american arborvitae, eastern arborvitae, northern white cedar
Other Names: sheepberry, sweet viburnum