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Sambucus racemosa

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Names

Common Names
Red Elderberry, Red-Berried Elder, Red-Berried Elderberry

Growth

Height
36-108 inches
Spread
96-144 inches
Growth Rate
Not specified in sources.

Appearance

Bloom Color
White to creamy
Foliage Color
Bright green
Fall Foliage Color
White

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zone 3
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally full Sun to partial shade.
Soil Type
Moist, well-drained loamy soil
Soil Drainage
Well-drained loamy soil that retains moisture but does not become waterlogged
Soil pH
Soil pH not specified in sources.

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring and Summer, Spring and Winter
Bloom Time
Spring to Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds, Cuttings, Division

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Sources indicate birds are attracted to its berries; flowers are pollinated by bees, flies, and wind; no information indicating attraction of hummingbirds or butterflies.

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024