Nannyberry vs Budds Yellow Dogwood (Buds Yellow Dogwood) - TreeTime.ca

Nannyberry vs Budds Yellow Dogwood (Buds Yellow Dogwood)

Viburnum lentago

Cornus alba Budds Yellow

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Nannyberry
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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.

Budd's Yellow Dogwood is a select cultivar of Yellow Twig Dogwood that reaches 5 ft tall and wide. It is adaptable and disease resistant which allows it to survive in difficult areas. The striking yellow twigs will add winter interest to your landscape and contrast nicely with Red Osier Dogwood. You can also try contrasting Budd's Yellow Dogwood with more textured trees such as evergreens.

Nannyberry Quick Facts

Budds Yellow Dogwood (Buds Yellow Dogwood) Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 3a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow stems
Berries: red to purple
Flowers: white
Flowers: white
Bark: gray and scaly
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low




Other Names: sheepberry, sweet viburnum
Other Names: budds yellow dogwood, budds yellow twig dogwood, buds yellow dogwood, buds yellow twig dogwood