Elderberry
Sambucus canadensis
Description:
Woody shrub that can grow 10 to 15 feet in height and width. Produces white flowers with dark berries that are edible if cooked. The plant blooms in the summer and does best in moist soil with full sun to partial shade.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | American Black Elderberry |
| Plant Family: | Adoxaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Shrubs/Subshrub |
| South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Birds, Butterflies |
| Bloom Time: | June to July |
| Fruit Timing: | Summer |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Clay |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic |
| Soil pH: | 5.5 to 6.5 |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade, Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |