Sambucus pubens

Sambucus pubens: White Spring Clusters Followed by Red Fruit

Red elderberry carries rounded white flower clusters above divided green leaves. Red summer berries attract birds, while spreading shoots can gradually build a leafy native thicket.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 250-300 cm
• Spread: 200-250 cm
• Flower Colour: White, Yellow
• Flowering Period: May
• Foliage: Dark 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 wildlife-friendly planting where colony growth is welcome.

Care Instructions: Remove weak stems and manage suckers around the perimeter; treat the fruit as ornamental.