ELDERBERRY

Sambucus canadensis

 

6 to 10 feet tall and wide

Fast rate of growth

Full sun to very light shade

Prefers moist soil

Zones 8 to 10

 

A large shrub that forms colonies by root suckers.

May be briefly deciduous.

Large clusters of white flowers all year round that peak in spring are

followed by masses of small, dark, edible purple berries that attract wildlife. 

 

 

http://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/Plant.aspx?id=2186&syn_name=Sambucus+canadensis

 

http://regionalconservation.org/beta/nfyn/plantdetail.asp?tx=Sambcana

 

 

Eric Fleites