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American Elm vs Ranch Elderberry

Ulmus americana

Sambucus canadensis Ranch

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American Elm
Ranch Elderberry

American Elm is fast growing, tall tree with a recognizable and pleasing shape.

It's well suited for urban environments because of its non-invasive roots and ability to grow on harsh sites (quite salt tolerant). American Elm develops a wide, dense canopy that provides shade for many city streets around North America.

Ranch Elderberry is a vigorous and high-yielding Black Elderberry cultivar. It ripens earlier than other varieties and is smaller and more compact making berry harvest easier. The berries are well-suited for baked goods, jams, jellies, and syrups. They are high in vitamin C and reported to be beneficial for the immune system.

Black Elderberries are considered to be partially self-pollinating. So while they will still produce some berries without cross-pollination, planting with another variety will increase yields.

Warning: the seeds, stems, leaves, roots, and uncooked berries are toxic to humans when eaten in quantity. Berries should be cooked to make them safe for human consumption.

AMERICAN ELM QUICK FACTS

RANCH ELDERBERRY QUICK FACTS

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Fall colour: bright yellow
Berries: black
Harvest: late summer to early fall
Flowers: fragrant, white
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: very long
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: medium




Toxicity: leaves, stems, and uncooked berries are poisonous to humans

Other Names: water elm, whilte elm
Other Names: american elderberry ranch, american ranch elderberry, ranch american elderberry