Description

Nannyberry can be grown as a large, multi-stemmed shrub or a small tree. The bark is a dark, brownish-black color with a blocky appearance. The leaves are in an opposite arrangement and are long oval-shaped with finely serrated edges. The top of the leaves is dark green and lighter underneath, turning reddish-purple in the fall.

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 7
Height: 8 to 25 ft
Width: 10 to 15 ft

Nannyberry grows in well-drained soils and prefers full sun to part shade. It can tolerate dry sites, occasional flooding, and wet sites. It can tolerate road salt to some degree. Nannyberry is typically found growing in woodlands and wood edges.

Nannyberry can be used as a specimen tree, in borders and windbreaks, and under utility wires. The berries are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies. It has a moderate growth rate prone to suckering.

*1 Quantity Equals 1 bundle of 25 trees*