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

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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

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