Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Grassland, Sandy areas
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
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Burgundy, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Light Pink, Tan, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Needs less 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
No need to prune, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Disease free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
MELINIS nerviglumis
Common Name
Nannyberry
Ruby Grass, Zizka
In Hindi
Nannyberry
Zizka
In German
Nannyberry
Zizka
In Spanish
Nannyberry
Zizka
In Greek
Nannyberry
Zizka
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
Zizka
In Polish
Nannyberry
Zizka
In Latin
Nannyberry
Žižka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paniceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nannyberry and Zizka
Season and care of Nannyberry and Zizka is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and Zizka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zizka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zizka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zizka is Acidic, Neutral.
Nannyberry and Zizka Physical Information
Nannyberry and Zizka physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and Zizka are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Zizka flower color: Burgundy, Pink and Rose
- Zizka leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Nannyberry and Zizka
Care of Nannyberry and Zizka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Zizka pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Zizka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.