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Amur Maackia vs Nannyberry

Maackia amurensis

Viburnum lentago

CUSTOM GROW

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Amur Maackia
Nannyberry

Amur Maackia is a robust and pretty tree often used for urban decoration and landscaping. This tree has coppery peeling bark that can sometimes resemble lace. Its upright clusters of small white flowers usually bloom in midsummer. Amur Maackia's Small size makes it a great choice for small yards or limited space.

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.

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

Nannyberry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2b
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium


Fall colour: brown
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Bark: gray and scaly
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Flowers: white
Berries: red to purple
Seeds: wide flat seedpods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: maackia
Other Names: sheepberry, sweet viburnum