Elderberry, Canadian
Sambucus canadensis
32” shrub in a 3-gallon container
BLOOMS CHOICE: Pollinator friendly, native
Zone: 3
Mature height: 10’
Mature spread: 10’
Shape: Informal bushy clump
Flower: Clusters of lemon-scented, creamy white flowers
Fruit: Clusters of small blue-black berries
Fast-growing native shrub
Flowering in June-July and very attractive to birds and butterflies.
Flowers can be eaten raw or cooked, but berries are quite tart and should always be cooked before eating; excellent for making jellies, syrup or wine.
Grows well in a variety of conditions, but prefers moist, well-drained loam and sunny locations.
In the Middle Ages, elderberry was considered a Holy Tree, capable of restoring and maintaining good health, and an aid to longevity. Still used today in herbal medicines.
Sambucus canadensis
32” shrub in a 3-gallon container
BLOOMS CHOICE: Pollinator friendly, native
Zone: 3
Mature height: 10’
Mature spread: 10’
Shape: Informal bushy clump
Flower: Clusters of lemon-scented, creamy white flowers
Fruit: Clusters of small blue-black berries
Fast-growing native shrub
Flowering in June-July and very attractive to birds and butterflies.
Flowers can be eaten raw or cooked, but berries are quite tart and should always be cooked before eating; excellent for making jellies, syrup or wine.
Grows well in a variety of conditions, but prefers moist, well-drained loam and sunny locations.
In the Middle Ages, elderberry was considered a Holy Tree, capable of restoring and maintaining good health, and an aid to longevity. Still used today in herbal medicines.
Sambucus canadensis
32” shrub in a 3-gallon container
BLOOMS CHOICE: Pollinator friendly, native
Zone: 3
Mature height: 10’
Mature spread: 10’
Shape: Informal bushy clump
Flower: Clusters of lemon-scented, creamy white flowers
Fruit: Clusters of small blue-black berries
Fast-growing native shrub
Flowering in June-July and very attractive to birds and butterflies.
Flowers can be eaten raw or cooked, but berries are quite tart and should always be cooked before eating; excellent for making jellies, syrup or wine.
Grows well in a variety of conditions, but prefers moist, well-drained loam and sunny locations.
In the Middle Ages, elderberry was considered a Holy Tree, capable of restoring and maintaining good health, and an aid to longevity. Still used today in herbal medicines.
STrees properly planted, watered and cared for will have an excellent survival rate. Taking good care of your new trees involves some gardening experience and dedication. In general, plant your trees in good soil, in an area with lots of sunlight, mulch them and WATER them regularly through the first year. As a small all-volunteer nonprofit group, we do not normally offer guarantees, but if your tree fails to leaf out in its first year or is not what you ordered, please contact us.
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