Quick answer: Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) is native to 25 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically live plant, verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Moist-Dry |
| Soil | Circumneutral pH soil |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-Jun |
| Height | Up to 30 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Squirrels and birds eat winter fruit, attracts birds/butterflies, larval host for Spring Azure |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Live plant via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Nannyberry
Where is Nannyberry native?
Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) is native to 25 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Nannyberry bloom?
Nannyberry blooms Apr-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Nannyberry need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: Medium water, Moist-Dry. Soil: Circumneutral pH soil. Mature height: Up to 30 ft tall.
Is Nannyberry good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Squirrels and birds eat winter fruit, attracts birds/butterflies, larval host for Spring Azure.
Is Nannyberry deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Nannyberry is drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy real Nannyberry seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as live plant that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Viburnum lentago on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Nannyberry.
- Bur oak Quercus macrocarpa
- Quaking aspen Populus tremuloides
- Common winterberry Ilex verticillata
- Black cherry Prunus serotina
- White ash Fraxinus americana
- White oak Quercus alba
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