Elderberry

Sambucus canadensis 

Plant Characteristics:

• Duration: Perennial 
• Habit: shrub 
• Size class: 6-12ft
• Native Habitat: Moist, mt. woods & stream banks
• Bloom time: May-July

Growing Conditions 

• Light:
  • Partial Shade
• Soil:
  • Moisture: moist to wet
  • Description: Rich, rocky soils.
• Condition comments:
  • Severe pruning improves form.

Benefits:

• Provides nesting material for native bees