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, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-9
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Requires standing water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Common Name
Nannyberry
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
In Hindi
Nannyberry
toxicodendron vernix
In German
Nannyberry
toxicodendron vernix
In French
alisier
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Spanish
Nannyberry
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
In Greek
Nannyberry
Toxicodendron vernix
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Polish
Nannyberry
toxicodendron vernix
In Latin
Nannyberry
Natrum vernix
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Sapindales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Viburnum
Toxicodendron
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 Poison Sumac
Season and care of Nannyberry and Poison Sumac is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and Poison Sumac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Poison Sumac season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral.
Nannyberry and Poison Sumac Physical Information
Nannyberry and Poison Sumac physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and Poison Sumac are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
- Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Nannyberry and Poison Sumac
Care of Nannyberry and Poison Sumac include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.