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Elderberry

Sambucus canadensis

This native shrub grows to be about 8-10 feet and boasts creamy-white flowers in mid-summer, giving way to loose clusters of delicious black fruits.

1) Dig a hole two times the width of the root ball, gently remove packing material from root ball.
2) Set root ball in hole, making top even with ground level, fill in around root ball with soil mix to ground level, water to settle mix and add more soil if needed.
3) Form a water basin around the plant with a mound of soil, water once again filling the water basin.
4) Add a 1/4 inch layer of mulch to conserve moisture and water thoroughly once to two times weekly until plant is established.
5) Extremely hardy plants, once established will produce a crop for many years.

Characteristics:

Bloom Time:

Harvest summer

Mature Height:

96-120 In

Hardiness Zone:

3-9 Find your zone

Exposure:

Full Sun,Partial Shade

Features and Usage:

Homeowner Planting and Maintenance Tips:

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Elderberries are popular for their unusual taste in pies, jellies, and jams. They are occasionally used in winemaking.

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We have done our best to describe this plant as accurately as possible, however, different climates
and growing conditions in different parts of the country will affect height, bloom time, and color.