Elderberry

Elderberry

Attracts Birds and Butterflies
Easy-to-grow native attracts birds, butterflies and wildlife. Attractive shrub grows 10- to 15-ft. tall with a similar spread. In early summer, small white flowers bloom in large, flattened clusters, Produces clusters of small, purple-black round berries in late summer and fall. Berries are high in antioxidants and are used in baking, preserves and wine. Plant in full sun to partial shade in beds and borders or create privacy screen. Zones 4-9.
Botanical Name: Sambucus canadensis
Height: 10 - 15 feet.
Spacing: 10 feet.
Depth: Plant in the spring. Place the plant in the hole at the same level it was grown by the nursery. This is where the roots start and the tops shoots begin. Spread the roots out evenly. Gently work the soil around the roots do not pack the soil. Water plant thoroughly.
Spread: 10 - 15 feet.
Light Required: Full sun to partial shade.
Pollinator: Elderberries fruit best with at least 2 different varieties planted within 60 ft. of each other.
Foliage: Pinnate leaves with toothed leaflets.
Blooms: Early Summer
Fruit: Purple-black round fruit appear in late summer and fall. Individual berries are less than 1/4" across grouped in large clusters.
Zone: 4-9
Form: Deciduous Shrub
Flower Form: Small white flowers borne in large flattened clusters.
Soil Requirements: Average, medium to wet, rich soil.
Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate.
Pruning: Prune out dead or weakened stems in early spring. Can be hard pruned if needed to restrict size.
Comments: Easy-to-grow native attracts birds, butterflies and wildlife. Attractive shrub grows 10-25 feet tall with a similar spread. In early summer, small white flowers bloom in large, flattened clusters. Produces clusters of small, purple-black round berries in late summer and fall. Berries are high in antioxidants and are used in baking, preserves and wine. Plant in full sun to partial shade in beds and borders, or create a privacy screen. gurneys

Elder Leaf Spray Simmer 500 grams of Elder leaves in 3.5 litres of water for 30 minutes. Replace water lost as steam. Strain and bottle. This is a general pesticide suitable for aphids, caterpillars, thrips and black spot.

Sambucus Canadensis). Deciduous. Zones 4-8.
Elderberry, commonly called American Black Elder, is a beautiful and useful plant - a wonderful addition to any garden! If you like to grow medicinal plants, Elderberry is a must-have shrub.

In June, Elderberry�s tiny lemon-scented white flowers appear in clusters, and in late summer flowers give way to clusters of deep purple-black elderberry fruits on violet stems. Its showy, flat-topped flower clusters attract birds and butterflies. If you plan to harvest the fruits, be sure to protect them from hungry birds, deer, and other wildlife!

The health benefits of Elderberry are endless! It can aid digestion, lower cholesterol, protect cardiovascular health, support the respiratory system, soothe inflammation, regulate insulin levels, strengthen bones, and make your skin glow. Elderberry is traditionally made into syrup and taken medicinally to support the immune system, especially through the winter months.

Fruits and flowers are also used to make jams, jellies, elderberry wine, and elderflower cordial.

Remember, it is important to cook elderberries before consuming them! Heat will neutralize the highly astringent components that can cause nausea and could lead to cyanide poisoning. It is also very important to pick fully ripe berries, as under ripe elderberries contain more of the toxic compounds.

Elderberry tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers moist humus. It will grow in medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Once established, it grows quickly and can reach up to 12 feet. It makes a wonderful living, edible hedge or shrub level companion in a permaculture landscape. incredibleseeds

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