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At least 50 species of songbirds, upland game birds, and small mammals relish the fruit of American elder during summer and early fall.
American Elder is fast-growing shrub is known for its large clusters of yellowish-white, star-shaped flowers. Grown as a border, it provides an incredible summer floral display. The dark purple elderberries are used to make jellies, pies, juice, and wine and also to attract a variety of different bird species. To ensure a good crop, plant more than one shrub.
Botanical Name: Sambucus canadensis
Also Called: White Elder, Common Elderberry, Sureau du Canada, Sirop blanc.
En français: Sureau blanc
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Water: Need for lots of water.
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Best Soil: Does best in moist, humous soils, but will tolerate dry soils and is pH adaptable.
Its natural habitat: Low ground, thickets, edges of woods, roadsides, fence rows, rich moist lowlands..
Transplants easily. Clusters of white flowers in July. Edible purple-black berries.
Companion plant suggestions include Shrub borders, roadside plantings, native plants
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Explore the variety of fresh produce, meats, dairy, and artisanal products at farmer's markets. Support the local economy, enjoy seasonal flavors, and connect with your community.
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I have been monitoring my little seedlings and decided it was time to transplant several of them into larger pots.
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from Old Ottawa South Garden Club Join the Old Ottawa South Garden Club for a workshop on Ikebana—a traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement by Elizabeth Armstrong, Second Associate Master in the Ohara School. Learn about its history and create your own arrangement with help from Elizabeth and Patty McGaughlin. Next meeting on April 9th to learn about easy-care, hardy perennials and lazier gardener methods.
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