Snowball Viburnum vs Nannyberry - TreeTime.ca

Snowball Viburnum vs Nannyberry

Viburnum lentago

Viburnum opulus roseum

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Nannyberry
Snowball Viburnum

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.

Snowball Viburnum is a popular ornamental shrub with prolific flowering. This plant is prized for its round clusters of white flowers that resemble snowballs, delighting children and adults. In fall, its leaves turn vibrant shades of red.

Snowball Viburnum is sought after as a single accent shrub, but can also make a dense hedge or privacy screen.

Nannyberry Quick Facts

Snowball Viburnum Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 3b
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: purplish-red
Berries: red to purple
Flowers: white
Flowers: white
Bark: gray and scaly
Bark: gold to gray
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low




Other Names: sheepberry, sweet viburnum
Other Names: european cranberrybush, guelder rose, snowball bush, snowball tree