Sambucus canadensis
American Elderberry
- Pleasantly fragrant white flowers
- Purple-black berries in clusters
- Yellow fall foliage
- Mostly vertical, weak stems, colonizing
- Category: Shrub
- Breeder: Ball Horticulture
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Height: 5-12 ft
- Spread: 5-12 ft
- Bloom Color: White
A very large shrub with multiple stems. Produces very juicy, edible berries that are excellent for jams and jellies.
Habit
| • | Upright |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer Bloomer |