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| Identification |
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Genus
Viburnum
Species
lentago
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
nannyberry
wild raisin
sheepberry
Family
VIBURNACEAE
Specimen number
S10465
Data source
GrUnFr p159;Frgnt p132;Xeri p303;Xeri p300
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
20' - 35'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 02a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Viburnum lentago have a faint perfume scented fragrance. Wild raisin (also known as sheepberry and nannyberry) can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as -50� Fahrenheit. It needs soil that is dry. This plant can survive short periods of drought.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The berries are variable in quality; the best ones are 1/2 inch oval shaped, bluish-black in color and have a thin white dusting. It has a pulpy, sweet and juicy flesh. Viburnum lentago is most frequently used cooked or fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
lightly perfumed
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Faint
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Cutting
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
variable in quality; the best ones are 1/2 inch oval shaped, bluish-black in color and have a thin white dusting
Flavor / texture
has a pulpy, sweet and juicy flesh
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Viburnum lentago is self fertile. Wild raisin (in some places called sheepberry and nannyberry) is often propagated by seed or using a cutting. This plant probably originates from Canada and United States.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Viburnum lentago is a woody perennial. Wild raisin (locally known in some parts as sheepberry and nannyberry) is deciduous in nature.
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