American Black Elderberry, American Elder, Common Elderberry, Black Elder, Mexican Elderberry, Common Elder, Elderberry, Tapiro, Sauco, Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis
Sambucus canadensis (American Elder) 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.
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 | Elder, Elderberry |
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 | Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Rocky Mountains, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
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 | Elder, Elderberry |
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 | Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Rocky Mountains, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
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 Elder) do I need for my garden?
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