Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Mexico
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
AGAVE gypsophila
Common Name
Nannyberry
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
In Hindi
Nannyberry
सदी संयंत्र
In German
Nannyberry
Jahrhundert-Anlage
In French
alisier
Century Plant
In Spanish
Nannyberry
Planta de siglo
In Greek
Nannyberry
αιώνα φυτών
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
Century Plant
In Polish
Nannyberry
Century Plant
In Latin
Nannyberry
Century Plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asparagales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nannyberry and Century Plant
Season and care of Nannyberry and Century Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and Century Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Century Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Century Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Nannyberry and Century Plant Physical Information
Nannyberry and Century Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and Century Plant are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
- Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Nannyberry and Century Plant
Care of Nannyberry and Century Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Century Plant 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 Century Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.