American Black Elderberry, American Elderberry, Common Elderberry, Black Elder, Mexican Elderberry, Common Elder, Elderberry, Tapiro, Sauco, Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis
Sambucus canadensis (American Elderberry) is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub of loose open habit with arching, spreading branches, clothed in the lush foliage of sharply serrated, bright green leaves composed of 7 leaflets. In early to mid-summer, a profusion of lemon-scented white flowers appear in large flat clusters. They give way to black elderberry fruits later in the season. Attractive to birds, the fruits may be used to make jams, jellies, and elderberry wine. Good shrub for naturalized areas where suckering spread may be appreciated.
The American Elderberry is a magnet for numerous bird species, including the American Goldfinch, American Robin, Baltimore Oriole, Cedar Waxwing, Eastern Bluebird, House Finch, Northern Cardinal, Northern Mockingbird, warblers, and many more. Its abundant berries and dense foliage provide essential food and shelter, making it a favorite among avian visitors.
Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Adoxaceae |
Genus | Sambucus |
Common names | Elderberry, Elder |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid), |
Height | 5' - 12' (150cm - 3.7m) |
Spread | 5' - 12' (150cm - 3.7m) |
Spacing | 60" - 144" (150cm - 3.7m) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, Maine, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maryland, Massachusetts, Delaware, Vermont, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Midwest, Northeast, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, Southeast, California, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Indiana, Nebraska, Iowa, Georgia, Arkansas, Kentucky, Florida, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, West Virginia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Adoxaceae |
Genus | Sambucus |
Common names | Elderberry, Elder |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid), |
Height | 5' - 12' (150cm - 3.7m) |
Spread | 5' - 12' (150cm - 3.7m) |
Spacing | 60" - 144" (150cm - 3.7m) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, Maine, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maryland, Massachusetts, Delaware, Vermont, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Midwest, Northeast, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, Southeast, California, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Indiana, Nebraska, Iowa, Georgia, Arkansas, Kentucky, Florida, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, West Virginia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Sambucus canadensis (American Elderberry) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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