Nannyberry

Description

Shrub or small tree with slender, finally arching branches, somewhat open at maturity, often suckering, reaching 15' to 18' in height, possibly to 30' with a variable spread, often 6' to 8' or more. Flowers white, borne in early to mid May in 3" to 8" diameter flat-topped cymes. Fruit a 1/2" long, bluish-black, bloomy drupe; color starts out green and in the coarse of maturation may show tinges of yellow, rose and pink before finally becoming bluish-black. Fall color not reliable, the leaves often dropping when still a poor green, but can turn purplish-red.