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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.

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

Eastern White Cedar (Arborvitae) Quick Facts

Nannyberry Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 2b
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: red to purple
Flowers: white
Bark: gray to reddish brown, flat connected ridges
Bark: gray and scaly
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium




Other Names: american arborvitae, eastern arborvitae, northern white cedar
Other Names: sheepberry, sweet viburnum