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Black Elderberry
$20.00
Latin Name: Sambucus canadensis
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May, Jun, Jul
Characteristics:
Black Elderberry is a loose, graceful, deciduous shrub with both woody and herbaceous branches to 12 ft. Many long stems arise from the base, arching at the top.
Habitat:
Alluvial forests; bogs; ditches; drier, old fields. Edges of riparian thickets
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Description: Tolerates a wide variety of wet to dry soils but prefers rich, moist, slightly acid soil
Wildlife:
Berries are relished by many bird species and mammals. Deer eat twigs and leaves.
Nectar Source: yes
Value to Beneficial Insects
Provides Nesting Materials/Structure for Native Bees
