Your cart is currently empty!
American Elder
Photo:
Cephas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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.
Quick Growing Guide
Botanical Name: Sambucus canadensis
Also Called: White Elder, Common Elderberry, Sureau du Canada, Sirop blanc.
En français: Sureau blanc
Colour:
Sun / Shade:
Water: Need for lots of water.
Height:
Pollinators:
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..
Caring for American Elder
Transplants easily. Clusters of white flowers in July. Edible purple-black berries.
Companion plant suggestions include Shrub borders, roadside plantings, native plants
Share with Family and Friends
Featured Authors
Visit a Botanical Garden For Unique Experiences.
Comments
Logging in to comment gives you more features, but it is not required.
Subscribe
0 Comments
Oldest
More on Gardening Calendar
Is Sooty Mold Connected To Honeydew?
The black soot formed on the upper leaf surfaces of plants. Sooty mold can be a real problem on garden plants.
Plant of the month: Larch
Experience the beauty of Ontario's own native deciduous conifer – the larch tree! Enjoy evergreen-like foliage in spring and summer, and buttery yellow hues in fall. Find out which small larch varieties are suited for urban gardens and how to best plant and care for them.
The Top 8 Plants That Attract Hummingbirds
Here are 8 different plants which attract hummingbirds, with details of their origin, life cycle, and appearance.
The Ultimate Guide To Garden Mulching
Many gardeners aren’t aware of the myriad benefits mulching can bring to your garden. If you’re looking for healthier soil, fewer pests, stronger plants, and a more attractive garden, then mulch could very well be the answer.
Pipsissewa is a Rare Evergreen
Pipsissewa, Chimaphyla umbellata, is rare and remarkable for having leaves all year round; it is an evergreen. It has had medicinal uses.
Joe Pye Weed
Spotted Joe Pye Weed is a striking plant that grows tall with sturdy stems which bloom from midsummer to early October.
Balsam Fir is a Popular Christmas Tree
The Balsam Fir is widely used as a Christmas tree and for wreaths. It’s a good fir as an ornamental yard tree, and it smells great!.
Basic Steps for Gardening at Home
Here is a list of basics steps in gardening. The more natives you incorporate into your garden, the happier flora and insects will be.
Classic Houseplants for your Living Room
What is the most commonly used room in your home? It’s probably the living room. It’s where the whole family comes together, where visitors sit and enjoy conversations and where memories are made.
How to Care for Your Lawn in the Fall
While many residents assume spring is the time to focus on lawn care, there are many things you can do in the fall.
Quick And Easy Ways To Transform A Garden
Things got a bit overgrown in your garden. No worries, there are plenty of simple ways you can transform your garden and outdoor space.