Red elderberry

Red elderberry

Sambucus racemosa

Plant Characteristics

Plant Type Tall Shrub
Height (m) 3-4
Width (m) 2.5
Growth Rate Medium
Pollination Strategy Animal
Flower Period May, June
Forage Value Fair
Fruit Type Drupe
Edible Fruit No
Fruit/Seeds Available Fall, Summer
Traits n/a

Site Characteristics

Natural Region Foothills
Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
Drainage Moderate - Well
Moisture Tolerance Moist, Average
Sun Exposure Full, Partial Shade
This database was created by AWES, with support from Cows and Fish (Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society) and the Alberta Native Plant Council. Contact AWES for a list of references used. Financial support for this database was provided by the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
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