Elderberry - Sambucus nigra (canadensis)

Common Name: Elderberry Botanical Name: Sambucus nigra (canadensis) Category: Trees, Shrubs & Vines Flower Color: White Bloom Time: Summer Soil Conditions: Moist , Average/Adaptable Exposure/Light Requirements: Full Sun Foliage: Deciduous Height: 7-10 feet Wildlife: Mammals, Butterflies and Other Pollinators, Birds Berry Color: Purple/Black
Description: This shrub grows 5-12 feet high and wide. It gets white flowers June-July at the tips of its branches that produce fruit in August and September. Good for jellies, pies, juices, and wines. It attracts butterflies and birds. Its berries have a high vitamin C content. Soils can be acidic or basic but best if moist. Prefers swamps and pond edges, but can tolerate drier soils.
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