American Black Elderberry

Sambucus nigra L. ssp. canadensis (L.) R. Bolli - Honeysuckle family

Size

Mature Height: Up to around 7.0 feet

Planting Distance: 5.0 feet

Plant Type: Tree, Shrub

Root Depth: 16 inches

Growth Form: Multiple Stem

Growth Rate: Rapid

Features

Flower Color: White

Conspicuous Flowers: Yes

Bloom Time: Spring

Seasonal Growth: Spring and Summer

Evergreen: No

Fall Colors: Yes

Conditions

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

Clay Soil Tolerance: No

Sandy Soil Tolerance: No

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Flood Tolerance: Low

Fire Tolerance: Medium

Salt Tolerance: None