American Elderberry
$21.00 – $50.00
Description
American Elderberry | ||
Description | American elderberry (Sambucus canadensis), also known as common elderberry, is a deciduous shrub. This elderberry has beautiful white flowers and dark berries. Both the flowers, known as elderflowers, and the ripe berries are edible to humans. This hardy plant is deer and walnut tolerant. Bird and pollinators both love this shrub. | |
Seedling information
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Age | 0-2 years |
Size | 12-18″ | |
Size
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Height | 5 – 12 ft. |
Spread | 5 – 12 ft. | |
Growth rate | Fast | |
Needs
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Sun | Full sun to shade |
Water use | Medium | |
Soil | Moist, rich soils | |
Fruit
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Bloom time | July – August |
Bloom color | White | |
Fruit type | Berry | |
Edible/Inedible | Edible | |
Nativeness | Native | |
Benefits | Good for wildlife and pollinators, flowers, fruit | |
Climate Change Hardiness | Medium adaptability (US Forest Service) |
Additional information
Amount | 5, 10, 25, 50 |
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