Common Elderberry
Botanical Name: Fruit-Elderberry, Sambucus canadensis
Courtesy of Ball Seed
About Common Elderberry
Profuse clusters of creamy white flowers appear in spring, which are edible. If left on the bush, the flowers turn to purple-black berries with numerous health benefits. Berries ripen in August. Zones 3-9
Plant Details
Common Name:
Common Elderberry
Leaf Color:
Green
Bloom Time:
Jun
Sun Exposure:
Likes Sun
Growth Rate:
Fast
Mature Shape:
Rounded
Mature Height:
5ft to 12ft
Mature Width:
10ft to 12ft
Attributes:
Attracts HummingBirds
Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Birds