Native Hedge Feeds WildlifeNannyberry Viburnum, Viburnum lentago, is a native shrubby tree. It is a hardy upright growing shrub with glossy green foliage that turns red-purple in fall.  The creamy white flat-topped flower clusters in spring mature into small blue-black fruit. They provide winter food for birds and wildlife.Nannyberry is a large native shrub that will mature to 20′ and 10′ wide. It can be used as a large shrub or pruned into a small tree. The tendency for this shrub to sucker lends itself to a more open and leggy form, which can be used for windbreaks, hedges, or as a screen.It prefers full to part sun and is one of the more tolerant woody plants in shady sites.Nannyberry prefers loam soil with ample moisture.Pruning is required to remove suckers if a tree form is desired.Viburnum tends to be multi-season plant with ornamental value throughout  the season.*Heads of White Flowers in Spring*Suckering Habit*Large Shrub or Small Tree.