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Elderberries - Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis) Plants
Elderberries - Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis) Plants
A dramatic native shrub with arching branches covered with large flat-topped clusters of white flowers in summer followed by deep purple fruit. Bees are attracted to the flowers and stems provide overwintering habitat for pollinators' larvae. Birds and humans relish the fruits.
Native to:Â Maine
Growing conditions: Sun to part shade, wet to moist soil
Natural habitat:Â Wet meadows, hedgerows, and roadsides
Grows up to:Â Â 8-10'
Pairs well with:Â Winterberry and silky dogwood - works well in a mixed hedge
Sun
Part Shade
Medium to Wet
