Common Caragana vs Nannyberry - TreeTime.ca

Common Caragana vs Nannyberry

Caragana arborescens

Viburnum lentago

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Common Caragana
Nannyberry

Common Caragana is a fast growing shrub that's known for its exceptional hardiness and drought tolerance. Although it's most commonly planted in shelterbelts, Common Caragana is also an excellent hedge or feature shrub.

Note: in warmer areas, this species can be difficult to contain once planted. Use the right plant in the right place.

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.

Common Caragana Quick Facts

Nannyberry Quick Facts

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Zone: 1b
Zone: 2b
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium


Bark: gray and scaly
Flowers: yellow, in spring
Flowers: white
Fruit: pod like fruits
Berries: red to purple
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: SK, MB, ON, QC, NB
Other Names: black karagana, caragana, pea tree, siberian pea shrub, yellow acacia
Other Names: sheepberry, sweet viburnum