Sambucus canadensis

Sambucus canadensis: White Summer Clusters and Dark Native Berries

American elderberry opens fragrant flat white flower clusters above divided green leaves. Purple-black fruit attracts birds late in summer, while yellow fall foliage marks the end of the leafy season.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 250-300 cm
• Spread: 200-250 cm
• Flower Colour: White, Yellow
• Flowering Period: July
• Foliage: Green
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun / Partial Sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist to Wet Soil; Moist to Average Soil; Average to Dry Soil; Well-Drained Soil

Uses and Benefits: Use it in a spacious native or edible shrub grouping.

Care Instructions: Allow for suckers, remove weak stems and cook harvested elderberries rather than eating them raw.