Tree Descriptions
Common Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)
| Height: | 5-12’ |
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| 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.
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