Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Hybrid origin, Europe, Asia
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Fruit
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Simple lobed or unlobed
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, 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
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Sand
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
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
PRUNUS cerasus 'Northstar'
Common Name
Nannyberry
Northstar Tart Cherry, Pie Cherry 'Northstar'
In Hindi
Nannyberry
आलूबालू
In German
Nannyberry
Northstar Tart Cherry
In French
alisier
Northstar Tart Cherry
In Spanish
Nannyberry
Cereza
In Greek
Nannyberry
Northstar Tart Cherry
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
Northstar Tart Cherry
In Polish
Nannyberry
Northstar Tart Cherry
In Latin
Nannyberry
Northstar Tart Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Nannyberry and Northstar Tart Cherry
Season and care of Nannyberry and Northstar Tart Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and Northstar Tart Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Northstar Tart Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Northstar Tart Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Northstar Tart Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nannyberry and Northstar Tart Cherry Physical Information
Nannyberry and Northstar Tart Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Northstar Tart Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and Northstar Tart Cherry are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Northstar Tart Cherry flower color: White
- Northstar Tart Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Nannyberry and Northstar Tart Cherry
Care of Nannyberry and Northstar Tart Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Northstar Tart Cherry 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 Northstar Tart Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.