Plant Names
Viburnum lentago
Nannyberry
Viorne flexible
Synonyms
black haw
sheepberry
sweet viburnum
alises
alisier
bourdaine
viorne lentago
Plant Characteristics
Bloom Colour: White
Bloom Period: May - May
Max Height: 20.0 feet
Max Width: 12.0 feet (spreads by rhizome)
Light Condition:
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Tolerates medium soil condition
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan:
Perennial
plants that will come back year after year
Gardener Experience:
Spreads by rhizome
Easy to germinate
Self-seeding
Spreads by rhizome
Easy to germinate
Self-seeding
Landscape Uses:
Suitable for rain gardens
Suitable for shoreline rehabilitation
Can be used as a hedge
Suitable for rain gardens
Suitable for shoreline rehabilitation
Can be used as a hedge
Ecological Benefits:
Supports birds
Keystone species
Supports birds
Keystone species
Tolerates:
Deer resistant
Rabbit resistant
Tolerates limestone conditions
Tolerates acidic soil conditions
Tolerates juglone conditions
Tolerates transplantation
Deer resistant
Rabbit resistant
Tolerates limestone conditions
Tolerates acidic soil conditions
Tolerates juglone conditions
Tolerates transplantation
Special Features and Considerations:
This plant causes skin rashes
This plant causes skin rashes
Seed and plant distribution status
No seeds available for this plant.
We currently accept seeds for this plant
Plant Location
Native to Ottawa region: Yes
Distribution according to VASCAN
Ephemeral
Native
Introduced
Excluded
Extirpated
Doubtful
Absent
Canadensis
Thrives in Ecozones
- Atlantic Maritime
- Boreal Plains
- Boreal Shield
- Mixed Wood Plains
Ecological Benefits
Butterflies Supported by Viburnum lentago
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Agriopodes teratophora
Green Marvel -
Amblyscirtes hegon
Pepper and salt skipper - Hespérie Poivrée -
Celastrina ladon
Spring Azure - Azur Printanier -
Lomographa vestaliata
White Spring Moth
Specialized Bees Supported by Viburnum lentago
No bee data available for this plant.
Complementary Plants
- No complementary plants found.
Substitute For Non-Native Plants
- Hydrangea (Hydrangea)
- Rhamnus cathartica (Common Buckthorn)
- Rhamnus frangula (Glossy Buckthorn)
- Euonymus alatus (Burning Bush)
- Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood)
- Impatiens glandulifera (Himalayan Balsam)
- Berberis (Barberry)
Sowing Information
Download Seed Envelope Labels (PDF)
- Sowing depth: Sow just below surface
- Sow anytime
- Stratification duration: 170 days
- Self-seeding
- Notes: Warm moist stratify 180d, then cold moist stratify 90d.
Harvesting and Seed Sharing
- Harvest start month: September
- Harvesting indicator:
- Berries are ripen and easily fall off or have fallen off
- Harvesting:
- Squeeze berries to extract seeds, wash with soapy water to remove flesh, rinse throroughly
- Seed viability test:
- No test needed before donating
- Packaging measure: A dozen (12) seeds (eyeball)
- Seed storage:
- Air dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp
- Shake seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
- Cultivar: Yes, do not donate unless you know source, and there are no known cultivars in your garden or at proximity
- No harvesting video available at this time.
Toxicity Notes
Not known to be toxic to mammals if ingested.