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Nannyberry

Viburnum lentago

Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–9a. Mature size 12'–30'. Blooms Apr–Jun.

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Family
—
Group
shrub
Native range
Native to 28 U.S. states, including CO, CT, DE, GA, IA, IL…
USDA hardiness
Zones 2a–9a
Mature size
12'–30'
Sun
Part shade
Water
Medium
Bloom
Apr–Jun
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago)
Viburnum lentago — Nannyberry. Photo via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–9a. Mature size 12'–30'. Blooms Apr–Jun.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, nannyberry pairs naturally with: American Plum (Prunus americana), Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra), Great ragweed (Ambrosia trifida), Texan great ragweed (Ambrosia trifida var. texana).

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