Sambucus canadensis 'John's'

Johns Elderberry

Giant clusters of white flowers bloom in spring, becoming soft, nearly black berries in late summer. Useful for jellies, wine and attracting birds. Good native plant for naturalizing. Use another canadensis cultivar as a pollinator.

  • Carefree beauty and delicious
  • Large clusters of black berries
  • Ripens late summer
  • Used for juices, jellies, jams and pies

  • Category: Fruit
  • Hardiness Zone: 4-8
  • Height: 6-8 ft
  • Spread: 6-8 ft
  • Bloom Color: White
  • Foliage Color: Dark Green
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Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Pollinators
Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage Color
Green
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Attributes
Great Foliage
Hedge
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Specimen
Habit
Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring