Common Elderberry - Sambucus Canadensis (shrub/small tree) (#17516)
Photo by Kenneth M. Gale, Bugwood.org Product is a 2-4' tall 2nd or 3rd year plant in 4” x 4” x 10” deep mini tree pot. Common elderberry is a beautiful loose-formed tall shrub with high wildlife value. This shrub, with its bountiful white blooms in May and June and attractive purple-black fruit in fall, can act as a specimen plant/focal point in a wet meadow or woodland edge and is also suitable for hedgerows and erosion control. It grows well in full sun to part shade and can tolerate a variety of soils with average to moist wetness, though it is intolerant standing water and drought. More than 30 species of butteries and moths (including the beautiful giant silk moths) use Sambucus canadensis as a larval host. Birds, mammals, and even box turtles relish the fruits in fall. Native bees nest in old hollow stems. This species has high value to humans as well as wildlife. Native Americans used this plant for many medicinal and religious purposes. Its tasty medicinal anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, high antioxidant berries (though somewhat toxic when raw) can be used to make jelly, wine, pies, cough syrup, and extracts. Fragrant flowers can be used in teas, syrups, and cordials. Crushed leaves can be used as insect repellant. Sun: Full sun – Part shade Soil Moisture: Medium dry – Medium wet Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand Bloom time: May – July Bloom color: white Mature height: 5-12’ Spread: 5-12’ Attracts: Birds, bees, butterflies, moths, beetles Deer resistant: yes Suggested use: wet meadow specimen, erosion control, or hedge Recommended spacing: 3-5’
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