American Elderberry
Botanical Name:
Sambucus canadensis- Pleasantly fragrant white flowers in a flat-topped cluster
- Purple-black berries in clusters, August to September, will attract birds
- Compound pinnate medium-green leaves turn yellow in the fall
- Mostly vertical with weak stems; will colonize by way of root suckers
- Bloom Time: July
Hardiness Zone
3
Flower Colour
- White
- Yellow
Height
250 cm-300 cm
Spread
200 cm-250 cm
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American Elderberry
Exposure
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
- Average to Dry Soils
- Moist to Average
- Moist to Wet Soils
- Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Birds
- Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
- Fast
Foliage Colour
- Green
Critter
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
- Deciduous
- Edible
- Fragrant
- Fruit
- Native to Ontario
Flowering Time
- Summer
Shape
- Rounded
- Upright
Garden Uses
- Naturalizing
- Woodland/woods edge
Additional Details
Growing Tips & Maintenace
- A vigorous shrub that will tolerate many soil and light conditions. Suckering freely, it is excellent for re-naturalization.
Additional Notes
- Native to Ontario and other parts of North America. All parts of the plant are toxic to human beings, pets and livestock. But because of the distinctive odour of the leaves, animals tend to avoid it. The berries, high in antioxidants, are edible only if cooked. Uncooked berries can induce illness, and some people have a sensitivity to the berries even after they are cooked.
Size: 2g
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