Tree Descriptions
Common Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)
| Height: |
5-12’ |
| Width:
| 5-12’ |
| Growth Rate: |
fast |
| Soil: |
sand, clay, loam |
| Moisture: |
wet, moist |
| Shade Tolerance: |
part shade |
| Bloom Time: |
June-July |
| Flower Color: |
white |
| Uses: |
wildlife |
| Spacing: |
minimum 6’ x 6’ |
| Habitat: |
Prefers full sun, moist soil and is adaptable to pH. Salt spray tolerant. |
| Notes: |
Purplish-black fruit, vegetative parts may cause poisoning, salt
and juglone tolerant. |
Elderberry has showy clusters of white flowers in July and edible purple-black
berries develop in September. Fruit will attract birds and small animals.
Elderberry often forms dense thickets
due to suckering from the roots.
