American Elderberry

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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
Age 0-2 years
Size 12-18″
Size
Height 5 – 12 ft.
Spread 5 – 12 ft.
Growth rate Fast
Needs
Sun Full sun to shade
Water use Medium
Soil Moist, rich soils
Fruit
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