Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Australia
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
ACACIA melanoxylon
Common Name
Nannyberry
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
In Hindi
Nannyberry
काली लकड़ी
In German
Nannyberry
Schwarzes Holz
In French
alisier
Bois noir
In Spanish
Nannyberry
Blackwood
In Greek
Nannyberry
Μαυρο ξυλο
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
Madeira preta
In Polish
Nannyberry
Czarne drewno
In Latin
Nannyberry
Press
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nannyberry and Blackwood
Season and care of Nannyberry and Blackwood is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and Blackwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blackwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nannyberry and Blackwood Physical Information
Nannyberry and Blackwood physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Nannyberry and Blackwood are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Nannyberry and Blackwood
Care of Nannyberry and Blackwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Blackwood 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 Blackwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.