Nannyberry
Viburnum lentago

Other common names: Sheepberry, Sweet Sweet Viburnum

Family: Muskroot Family (Adoxaceae), (Honeysuckle Family (Caprifoliaceae))

Distinctive features: Shrub

Similar species:
  •   Wild Raisin (Viburnum nudum) - very similar, a more northern shrub.

Flowers: Spring;  White;  5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Simple, Toothed

Height: 2 m (6 ft)

Fruit/Seeds: Fruits contain a single hard round flat seed.

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas;  Riverbanks, woods edges, roadsides.

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Edible: Fruits are edible.

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 302    Trees in Canada: 176    Shrubs of Ontario: 465   

Native/Non-native: Native

Status: Common.

For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs

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Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago)

 An overall view of a Nannyberry shrub. This one is about 7 feet tall.

Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago)

 Unopened flowers in the late spring.

Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago)

 Ripening berries, in August.

Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago)

 A mixture of ripe and ripening berries, in late summer.

Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago)

 Nannyberry berries stay on the shrub into winter. Note the flat seed with a ridge along the middle at the left of the photo. This is Nannyberry's "trademark." The berries are edible.

Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago)

 Winter twig.

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