Sambucus canadensis

Elderberry

In spring, this dramatic, thicket-forming shrub with bright green leaves is covered with large showy clusters of white fragrant flowers. Come fall, the flowers are followed by clusters of dark purple berrylike fruits that attract mammals and birds and can be used for pies, wine, and jellies.

Height 5-12 Feet

Spread 5-12 Feet

Bloom/Seasonal Color White

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

Good Companions Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica), Marsh Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata), Eastern Gama Grass (Tripsacum dactyloides), Wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation • FACW-	Nature Attracting • Songbird	Season of Interest • Late (July-frost) • Mid (May-June)
Soil Moisture • Moderate • High	Special Uses • Fragrant	Sun Exposure • Full Sun • Medium Sun/Average Shade
USFS MO Ecological Map • Central Dissected Till Plain • Osage Plains • Mississippi Aluvial Basin • Ozark Highlands	Wildlife Benefit • Food/Birds • Food/Small Animals