{"product_id":"sambucus-canadensis-common-elderberry","title":"Sambucus canadensis (Common Elderberry)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA genuinely versatile, fast-establishing shrub of very high wildlife value, common elderberry stabilizes riparian soils while feeding birds, butterflies, and bees - though it's worth knowing that outside the ripe, cooked fruit and flowers, most parts of the plant are toxic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSambucus canadensis, commonly called American or common elderberry, is a fast-growing, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub native to wetlands, stream banks, and forest edges in eastern North America, growing 5 to 12 feet tall. Large, lacy umbels of fragrant white flowers appear in early summer, followed by profuse clusters of dark purple to black berries prized by both birds and winemakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiparian buffer and erosion control plantings - fast-growing, dense thickets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife and pollinator gardens - high overall wildlife value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalized wetland edge and forest margin plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible landscaping - berries and flowers used in jams, wines, and syrups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions \/ Specification Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\/Moisture Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soils; highly adaptable, tolerates a range of conditions including dry soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rapid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-15 ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e White; June-July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWetland Indicator Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e NI (No Indicator) - see flags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northeast\/Mid-Atlantic (full list)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mesic-Moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate (12-24 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlood Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate - Recommended as a shoreline shrub for stormwater pond and wetland edges, indicating tolerance of periodically wet soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-stemmed\/Thicket-forming - suckering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports bees, supports butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/strong\u003e most plant parts are toxic, including the seeds; only the ripe berries and flowers are edible, and most safely after cooking. Older canes lose productivity after several years but are continually replaced by suckering new shoots - prune hard every few years to maintain vigor.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pinelands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"32 Cell Tubeling","offer_id":48941158793287,"sku":"SAM-CAN 32TBL","price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":48941158826055,"sku":"SAM-CAN #1","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#5 Container","offer_id":48941158858823,"sku":"SAM-CAN #5","price":65.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1649\/7991\/files\/Sambucuscanadensis.jpg?v=1790968883","url":"https:\/\/www.pinelandsnursery.com\/products\/sambucus-canadensis-common-elderberry","provider":"Pinelands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}