22664A Sambucus canadensis A NGN
22664A Sambucus canadensis A NGN
22664B Sambucus canadensis B NGN

Sambucus canadensis

Elderberry

Attractive shrub; valuable to wildlife, particularly songbirds. Tiny white florets are arranged in flat umbels, from which small purple drupes develop. Drupes are consumed by songbirds, squirrels and mice, assisting in the distribution of the shrub.

  • Height: 8' – 12'
  • Width: 6' – 8'
  • Soil Conditions: Moist
  • Flower Color: White
  • Bloom Time: June
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 To 7
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Fall Color
    • Rain Garden Shade
    • Rain Garden Sun
    • Fragrant Flower
    • Ornamental Fruit

  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
    • Attracts Butterflies
    • Attracts Pollinators

  • Plant Habit

    • Vase Shaped

  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade

  • Native Plant Community

    • Wet Prairie
    • Mesis Prairie

  • Flower Color

    • White

  • Flower Hue

    • Medium

  • Flower Type

    • Umbel

  • Flower Height

    • 8' to 12'

  • Foliage Color

    • Green

  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium

  • Flower Form

    • Single

  • Flower Size

    • 3" to 6"

  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist

  • Growth Rate

    • Fast

  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg

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