Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
India
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Requires regular watering
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
Poorly 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hens
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
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-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Nannyberry
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
Nannyberry
Water Spinach
In German
Nannyberry
Wasser-Spinat
In French
alisier
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Nannyberry
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
Nannyberry
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Nannyberry
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Nannyberry
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Solanales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nannyberry and Water Spinach
Season and care of Nannyberry and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nannyberry and Water Spinach Physical Information
Nannyberry and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and Water Spinach are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Nannyberry and Water Spinach
Care of Nannyberry and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.