Sambucus canadensis ... Sambucus canadensis, the American black elderberry, Canada elderberry, or common elderberry, is a North American species of elderberry.

It is a good addition to butterfly, edible, native, pollinator, or rain gardens. It is effective erosion control in moist sites. Due to the plant's suckering and unkempt appearance, it is best to use this shrub in the …

Sambucus canadensis, commonly called American elder, is native to eastern North America. It is a deciduous, somewhat sprawling, suckering shrub that typically grows to 5-12’ tall. It typically occurs …

American elderberry, Sambucus canadensis, is a fast growing native shrub valued for fragrant spring flowers and clusters of dark purple fruit. It thrives across much of North America, supports wildlife, …

Sambucus canadensis prefers rich, well-drained soils and full sun or bright shade. It is remarkably adaptable, though, and will usually grow well in most site conditions. The shrub quickly reaches its …

Sep 8, 2025 · Learn how to grow the American elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) with these helpful tips on planting, maintenance, and more.

Sambucus canadensis L., common elderberry Fruits ripen from late July into September. They are round, slightly bitter, edible purple-black berries with crimson juice.

If given varietal recognition, plants of most of our area represent S. canadensis var. canadensis, while evergreen (or tardily deciduous), bipinnate plants of FL, s. GA, s. AL, s. MS, s. LA, se. TX, and the …

Fruit purple-black, 4-5 mm across; used in pies and for wine. Sun and part shade, best in moist soils, suckers profusely; and sometimes considered weed-like. For fruit production plant more than one …

Elderberry is a large multi-stemmed shrub that has a sprawling form. Young stems are tannish white with raised lenticels and older, mature stems develop fissures in the bark. The pith in the stem is …