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Species: Sambucus pubens/racemosa

Sambucus pubens/racemosa

Red Elderberry

Found on Course Walks

None Listed

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Woody Shrubs for Storm Water Retention

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree < 30 feet, Shrub > 8 feet, Shrub 4 to 8 feet

15'

Deciduous

multi-stem, sucking to form large colonies

Large racemes of small white to pink flowers; glossy red fruits; foliage color of green, yellow, and purple by cultivar

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

Any

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

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

Insect Disease

Some susceptibility to canker, powdery mildew, leaf spot, borers, spider mites and aphids.

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

S. racemosa is native across northern Eurasia whereas the closely related S. pubens is native from northern North America

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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