| Common Name: |
Elderberry |
| Scientific Name: |
Sambucus canadensis; syn. Sambucus nigra subsp. Canadensis, Sambucus mexicana, Sambucus simpsonii |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka American Elderberry, Common Elderberry, American Black Elderberry |
| Category: |
Shrub |
| Habit: |
Deciduous |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Size: |
Under 1 in. |
| Bloom Shape: |
Appear in large flat-topped clusters (cymes to 10 in. across) |
| Bloom Season: |
June to July |
| Fruit Description: |
Flowers give way to clusters of black elderberry fruits (drupes) in late summer. Fruits of species plants are sometimes used to make jams, jellies, pie filings and elderberry wine. Fruits are attractive to wildlife |
| Fragrance: |
Fragrant |
| Height of Plant: |
5-12 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
5-12 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 3 - 9 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium to wet |
| Soil Type: |
Well-drained soils; tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, humusy ones |
| Native Range: |
Eastern North America |
| Propagation: |
Spreads by root suckers to form colonies |
| Maintenance: |
High |
| Photographer: |
Jon Wooten |
| Location: |
Native Plant Garden |