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Sambucus canadensis

Species

Also called American black elderberry, Canada elderberry, common elderberry

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Sambucus canadensis
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Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Typeshrub

from Sambucus · “It’s a dense shrub with many stems.” — How to Grow Elderberry: A Complete Growing Guide - Vaki-Chim

Hardiness zones3 to 9

from Sambucus · “It likes zones 3 to 9” — How to Grow Elderberry: A Complete Growing Guide - Vaki-Chim

Spacing720 in

from Sambucus · “Planting elderberries in pairs, no more than 60 feet apart” — How to Grow Elderberry: A Complete Growing Guide - Vaki-Chim

Propagationsoftwood, hardwood, sprouts cuttings

from Sambucus · “Propagation can be done through softwood, hardwood, and hardwood with sprouts cuttings.” — How to Grow Elderberry: A Complete Growing Guide - Vaki-Chim

Ready whenripe berries are commonly used in jams, syrups, and homemade recipes after proper cooking.

“ripe berries are commonly used in jams, syrups, and homemade recipes after proper cooking.” — Sambucus Canadensis (Elderberry Shrub) Growing Guide

Edible partsflowers

from Sambucus · “The flowers have a delicate muscat aroma and can be eaten raw or cooked (1).” — The Pros and Cons of Elderberry

Toxicitynot toxic

from Sambucus · “They’re toxic when eaten raw and can cause diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.” — What To Know About Elderberry Benefits

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