LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Deciduous shrub
GROWTH HABIT
Upright spreading habit
BLOOM SEASON
Spring
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Sweet mild
SUITABLE FOR
out door
SEED TYPE
Open-pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Fruit Shrub
PLANTING SEASON
Spring or fall
FRUIT SIZE
Small
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
USDA 2–7
PLANT HEIGHT
4–7 meters
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes (early stage)
PLANT SPACING
2–3 meters
PLANTING DEPTH
1 cm
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well-drained
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nannyberry a shrub or a small tree?
Is Nannyberry a shrub or a small tree?
It can develop as either a large shrub or a small multi-stemmed tree.
Does Nannyberry provide autumn color?
Does Nannyberry provide autumn color?
Yes. The foliage often develops attractive fall shades before leaf drop.
Can Nannyberry be used for screening?
Can Nannyberry be used for screening?
Yes. Its dense branching makes it suitable for natural privacy planting.
Do birds feed on the berries?
Do birds feed on the berries?
Birds commonly visit mature shrubs for the seasonal fruit.
Does Nannyberry bloom before fruit develops?
Does Nannyberry bloom before fruit develops?
Yes. White flower clusters appear before berries form later in the season.
Can this plant tolerate different soil types?
Can this plant tolerate different soil types?
It adapts well to a range of well-drained garden soils.