Species: Sambucus canadensis

(sam-bue'kus can-ah-den'sis)

Sambucus canadensis

American Elder

Found on Course Walks

Wet Site Plants

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Woody Shrubs for Storm Water Retention

Cultivars

'Adams', 'Aurea', 'Laciniata', 'Variegata', 'York'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub > 8 feet

Height: 5' - 12' (spread 8' - 15')

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: broad-rounded

Ornamental Other: full sun

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 3a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salt spray

Environmental Other: small white flowers appear in early June; blue-black edible fruit in late summer used for jelly and wine, attracts birds

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

suckers profusely; requires heavy pruning to be kept in presentable condition

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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