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Sambucus canadensis

Elderberry American

(Zone 4) White fragrant summer flowers and large clusters of blue-black edible fruit. Adaptable to almost any site.

Flower: May - June Yellow White Fragrant Fruit: Aug - Sept Red to Purple Black Berry Fall Color: Yellow Green Shape: Broad Rounded Size: 10' X 10' Distinct Features: Edible fruit Best Dig Time: Spring, Fall, Container Adaptable To: Light Moisture Uses: Attracts wildlife Edible parts Highway Naturalizing		pH Preference : Slightly Acidic soil Neutral soil *Tolerates:* Sun Preference: Full Sun Partial Shade *Tolerates:* Partial Shade Full Sun Shade Soil Moisture Preferred: Moist Wet *Tolerates:* Dry Wet Site Preferred: Poorly Drained Well Drained *Tolerates:* Compacted soil Environmental Tolerances: Disease Drought