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Virginia Creeper vs Black ElderberryParthenocissus quinquefolia Sambucus canadensis NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON 
Virginia Creeper is a fast-growing, climbing vine. Its root-like tendrils attach themselves to any non-smooth surface, even brick, but will also grow as a ground cover.
Black Elderberry is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. You can plant this shrub in moist areas and it will help stabilize your soil. You can also use it on rural properties anywhere you'd use a lilac. VIRGINIA CREEPER QUICK FACTSBLACK ELDERBERRY QUICK FACTS
Zone:
3a
Zone:
3a
Height:
0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Height:
3 m (10 ft)
Spread:
6 m (20 ft)
Spread:
2.4 m (8 ft)
Moisture:
dry, normal
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
any
Light:
any
Fall colour:
red and purple
Berries:
small hard purple berries
Berries:
black
Flowers:
fragrant, white and showy
Bark:
gray brownish with rigid bumps
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
medium
Life span:
short
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
high
Suckering:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
high
Toxicity: berries are toxic, leaves irritate skin Toxicity: leaves, stems, and uncooked berries are poisonous to humans
Other Names:
five-finger, five-leaved ivy
Other Names:
american black elderberry, american elderberry, canada elderberry, common elderberry
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |