Sambucus canadensis
American Elderberry, American Black Elderberry
- Main interest:
- large clusters of fragrant white flowers, dark purple to black berry-like fruit, culinary fruit
- Exposure:
- full sun to partial shade, medium to wet soil
- Flower colour:
- white, June to July
- Foliage:
- green, deciduous
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 3: -40 °C (-40 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width (max.):
- height: 12 ft (3.7 m) width: 12 ft (3.7 m)
- Use:
- hedge, screen, wind break, wild flower, fruit tree
American Elderberry is grown for its large clusters of fragrant white flowers and clusters of deep purple-black berries. Blooms June and July. This deciduous shrub grows to 12 ft in both height and width, making it a good hedge or wind break. Fruit is used for elderberry wine, jelly, and pie. Native to Eastern North America.
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