American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis)

Estimated Height at Pickup: 2-3', 3 gal  A.k.a common elderberry and black elder. A well known, fast growing native shrub with lightly lemon scented flowers and fruit highly desirable to wildlife, particularly songbirds. An adaptable addition to a native edible garden, flower, or pollinator garden. A native alternative to various wildly invasive honeysuckle bushes: elderberry has a similar growth habit and requirements, so is a shoe-in colonizer to fill space left by invasive plant removals. This is a fast growing plant, and can be cut back to the ground every few years to maintain a dense form. Pollination: 2+ individuals reccomended.Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade Soil Moisture: Wet, Wet Mesic, Mesic  Soil Type: Adaptable Height: 4’-12’  Width: 4’-12’  Bloom Color: White Bloom Time: May-Jun  Fruit: Purple/black berries mature Aug-Sep. Fall Color: Yellow Root Type: Rhizome Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract bees, flies, and beetles. Hosts a few species of moths, beetles, b