Sambucus canadensis 'Ranch'
Elderberry
- Vigorous and easy to grow
- White blooms in May
- Heavy producer in August
- Perfect for use in wines and jams
Border or Bed
Container
Drought Tolerant
Edible
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grows best in full sun with average, well-drained soil. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Prune in late winter before new growth occurs to control size and form. Requires pollination from another variety for fruit set.
Height: 4-6 ft
Spread: 4-6 ft
Price Level 1: $49.99~#3
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- Summer Bloomer
- Heat Tolerant
- Native
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Edible
- Vigorous
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Sambucus
Common Name: Elderberry
Deciduous, suckering shrub with pinnately compound, serrated, lance-shaped or oval leaflets. Tiny white flowers in large, flat-topped clusters bloom in late summer. Flowers are followed by clusters of purple-black fruits. Cooked fruit is useful in a variety of culinary applications. Great mass planted, in naturalized areas, as a specimen and in shrub borders.