Nannyberry
Deciduous shrub or small tree reaching 4.5-9 m tall. Features finely toothed, glossy leaves and flat-topped clusters of white flowers in late spring, followed by blue-black berries. Adaptable to various soil conditions and full sun to partial shade. Provides food for birds and wildlife. Fall foliage is often purplish-red. Suitable for naturalized areas, shrub borders, and wildlife gardens. Native to eastern and central North America.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: White
Bloom Time: Late-Spring
Sun Requirements: Sun to Part-Shade
Moisture: Moist-Drained
Phenology: Leaves emerge May. Creamy white flower clusters appear June. Blue-black fruits mature September. Red-purple fall color develops October.
Wildlife Value: Fruits eaten by many bird species; flowers support early pollinators; excellent cover and nesting habitat
Habit Over Time: Creates a large shrub or small tree with multiple stems emerging from the base. While it can produce root suckers, especially when stressed, the spread is generally modest and manageable. The branching structure becomes increasingly open toward the top, allowing good visibility through the plant at eye level.
Height: Tall (15-25 feet)