Elderberry (American)
$45.00
(Sambucus Canadensis)
18″-24″
Bare Root
Sold in Bundles of 25
A shrub or rarely a small tree spreading by stolons. Occurs in rich soil and is scattered in bottomlands and uplands along streams, fence rows and low places. Stems have a thin woody layer and large white pith. Older stems are reddish to gray with small warty protuberances. Various parts of the plant have many domestic uses. The fruit is eaten by several bird and mammal species. The fruit also makes excellent wine and jelly.
Raw elderberries are poisonous to humans, livestock, and pets..
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Mature Height: 6′-12′
- Light: Full sun, partial sun, shade
- Soil Texture: Sand to clay
- Windbreaks: Good
- Wildlife Food/Habitat: High
- Native to Minnesota: Yes
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