American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)
$ 32.40
Category: Edible Plants | Bird Habitat | Shrubs | Windbreak American Elderberry is a fast-growing, native shrub valued for its showy flowers, edible fruit, and exceptional wildlife benefits. In late spring to early summer, it produces flat-topped clusters of fragrant white flowers that attract pollinators. These blooms are followed by dark purple to black berries in late summer to fall, which are widely used in jellies, pies, syrups, and wine. This stoloniferous (spreading) shrub typically grows 5–12 feet tall and wide, forming dense colonies that make it ideal for screens, windbreaks, and naturalized plantings. The fruit is highly attractive to birds, butterflies, and other wildlife, while the plant itself provides valuable cover and habitat. American Elderberry thrives in moist soils and tolerates periodic flooding, clay soils, and erosion-prone sites, making it an excellent choice for low areas, riparian zones, and restoration projects. It performs best in full sun to part shade. NATIVE RANGE Map courtesy of USDA-NRCS Plants Database.
