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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
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Edible
Edible
Garden
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Low Maintenance
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