Viburnum Lentago Bark

Nannyberry viburnum viburnum lentago general description a large native tree like shrub occasionally found in north dakota wooded areas.

Viburnum lentago bark. The bark and leaves were also used by native americans in the preparation of herbal medicines. Attractive for its shiny foliage red fall color and fruit display. As suggested by the alternative name sweet viburnum the fruit is unlike that of many viburnums edible. Bud color lead gray valvate in nature.

Leaf blades with irregular and usually rounded teeth sometimes portions of the blade lacking teeth altogether and array of flowers elevated on a stalk 5 50 mm long vs. Leaves and buds bud arrangement opposite. 4 2 1 by specific native american tribes. X rhytidophylloides and sargent s cranberry bush v.

Lentago hybrid leatherleaf viburnum v. Smaller branches and twigs are gray light brown or light purple. Bark texture the bark of an adult plant is thin and smooth. 3 conservation status in the united states.

Identify nannyberry via pictures habitat height bark leaves buds and flowers. Lentago with leaf blades with regular fine and sharp teeth throughout the margin and array. Viburnum lentago native environment. This midwest native is typically found in woodlands and wood edges a great plant for naturalizing.

Wayfaring tree viburnum lantana european cranberry bush v. Bark of the trunk or older lower branches is rough somewhat scaly and reddish gray to gray. Can grow well in full sun or shade dry or moist soils. Viburnum prunifolium known as blackhaw or black haw blackhaw viburnum sweet haw and stag bush is a species of viburnum native to eastern north america from connecticut west to eastern kansas and south to alabama and texas.

Americanum korean spice viburnum v. Opulus american cranberry bush v. Bud size about 1 2 to 3 4 inch long pointed. Dentatum is reported to be resistant.

Nannyberry is grown as a large shrub or a small tree reaching 15 to 20 feet high known for its dark lustrous green leaves which turn maroon red in the fall. Nannyberrys viburnum lentago are a good source of wild food. Viburnum lentago nannyberry is a large suckering deciduous shrub or single or multi stemmed small tree noted for its eye catching flower clusters shiny foliage fall color and fruit display. Very durable and adaptable.

Pairs of opposite deciduous leaves occur along the young shoots and twigs. American indians used a tea made from the bark to increase urine. They are smooth with scattered lenticels air pores.