Native Elderberry Size:Small grows to about 15 ft

grows to about 15 ft tall

Some like to have them planted in orchards to increase fertility and to break up compacted earth

does well in Elmore for many years

the grub hoe makes it easy to create a garden bed where young plants will thrive

The red stems contrast with snow in winter

Native Elderberry Size:Small grows to about 15 ftSambucus canadensis, native to North America. Fruit is good for syrups and tonics and wines, however its best to not eat the fruit raw. Can use two natives for pollination or one native and any other elderberry. Up to 12'. Can grow in full sun or shade. A wide variety of birds and small mammals also love these fruit. Butterflies and other insects are attracted to the blooms, as are hummingbirds. Host plant to our largest moth, the cecropia.