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Sambucus canadensis

American Elderberry

A fast-growing, multi-stemmed shrub displaying clusters of large, fragrant, flat-topped, white flowers. The purple-black fruit is good for jellies, pies, wine, and attracting birds.

  • »  Pleasantly fragrant white flowers in a flat-topped cluster
  • »  Purple-black berries in clusters, August to September, will attract birds
  • »  Compound pinnate, medium-green leaves turn yellow in the fall
  • »  Mostly vertical with weak stems; will colonize by way of root suckers
  • »  Bloom Time: July

1gal
$23.56
2gal
$33.31
3gal
$34.94
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:250-300 cm
  • Spread:200-250 cm
  • Bloom Color: White, Yellow
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Fast
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Deciduous
• Edible
• Fragrant
• Fruit
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Multi-stem/Clump form
• Rounded
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Sambucus canadensis

Native to Ontario and other parts of North America.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sambucus canadensis

A vigorous shrub that will tolerate many soil and light conditions. Suckering freely, it is excellent for re-naturalization. Berries are edible, but only when fully ripe. Some people have a sensitivity to the berries even after they are cooked.