Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
gardens, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Tropical rainforest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Light Yellow, Brown, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Bladder Infection, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Fever, Headache, High blood pressure, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
TILIA americana
Common Name
Nannyberry
American Basswood
In Hindi
Nannyberry
अमेरिकी Basswood
In German
Nannyberry
amerikanischen Basswood
In French
alisier
tilleul d'Amérique
In Spanish
Nannyberry
tilo americano
In Greek
Nannyberry
Αμερικανός Basswood
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
Basswood americano
In Polish
Nannyberry
Amerykańska Lipa
In Latin
Nannyberry
American Basswood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Malvales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Tiliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Tileae
Subfamily
Not Available
Tilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nannyberry and American Basswood
Season and care of Nannyberry and American Basswood is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and American Basswood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Basswood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Basswood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Basswood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nannyberry and American Basswood Physical Information
Nannyberry and American Basswood physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas American Basswood height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and American Basswood are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
American Basswood flower color: Light Yellow
- American Basswood leaf color: Green
Care of Nannyberry and American Basswood
Care of Nannyberry and American Basswood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and American Basswood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer American Basswood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.